Dynasties
This dynasty ruled the area centered in the huang he valley, from 1700 to 1122 b.c.e.
the shang dynasty
A Chinese philosophy that emphasizes proper behavior.
Confucianism
This talented group formed a small social class that included potters, stonemasons, workers crafting items of bronze and jade.
artisans
This is a navigational instrument that shows directions.This was invented by the Chinese between the 2nd century b.c and the 1st century A.D.
Compass
This part of china is closer to sea level then the western areas. It is a land of rolling hills, valleys, and plains.
Inner china
this dynasty rose up against the shang dynasty around 1045 b.c.e
the zhou dynasty
The goal of this philosophy was to achieve a just and peaceful society.
Confucianism
after the ruling family this social class made up the highest-ranking social class
Nobles
This was one of the oldest fibers, originated in china as early as 6,000 years ago.
Silk
Stretching over 500,000 square miles, this desert is one of the worlds largest deserts.
The Gobi desert
a line of rulers in china, from about 1045 to 256 b.c.e.
the zhou dynasty
A Chinese philosophy that emphasizes living in harmony with nature.
Daoism
Like artisans those who were in this social class ranked below nobles but above farmers in shang society.
Traders
This invention can be traced back as early as 3500 years ago in china. legend has it, lu ban a Chinese carpenter and an inventor created the first of this invention.
Umbrella
The southwestern part of outer china is dominated by this high plateau.
The Tibet-Qinghai plateau
In 256 b.c.e, this dynasty took over the state of zhou, ending the zhou dynasty
the Qin dynasty
This philosophy was based on the ancient Chinese
idea of the dao.
Daoism
People in this social class made up the largest social class in shang society. They worked fruit, vegetables,and nuts. They did not own the land they farmed.
Farmers
This Chinese invention was highly prized in the world and many artworks had been introduced to the west through the silk road.
porcelain
This plain is located east of present-day Mongolia. this area is sometimes called either inner Mongolia or the Manchurian plain.
The northeast plain
Emperor gaozu was the founder of the is dynasty around 206 b.c.e.
the Han dynasty
A Chinese philosophy that emphasizes strict obedience to laws.
Legalism
Many of the people in this social class were prisoners of war. They spent their lives building tombs and palaces.
Slaves
According to the court records of, the later Han dynasty, this invention was created by the brilliant inventor Zhang Heng in 132 A.D.
Earthquake detector
This region is sometimes called the "land of the yellow earth'' because the ground is covered by yellow limestone silt.
The north china plain