Mountain Ranges
High peaks of land that are arranged near each other
What is a mountain range
This is a body of water that flows throughout a country
What is a River
Along which River the Shang Dynasty began
Yellow/ Huang He
A type of climate that ether has extreme heat or cold
What is a desert
What is a disadvantage that the mountains provided in china
Isolated certain groups
This allowed villages, civilizations, and empires to begin
What is a River
How were the gods in the Shang dynasty honored
by performing rituals and providing food for the gods
What is a disadvantage of living in the desert
isolated, extreme temperatures, lack of water and food
What advantage does having mountains provide China?
Keeps invaders away
What benefits do rivers provide to people
Water the crops, provide rich soil for farming and transportation
What are some common items used during the Shang dynasty
Weapons, vessels, pitchers, containers
Name one of the two main deserts in china
Gobi and Taklamakan
What is the main mountain range in china that boarders India?
The yellow river gets its name and color from
the soil it carries
Who were the most important people/ person in the Shang Dynasty
The King
What is an advantage of having deserts in China?
Protects against invaders