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100
Archaeologists believe that the first inhabitants of China lived in caves more than 500,000 years ago. Remains of these people were found in the 1920s in the northeastern part of China.
What does inhabitants mean?
inhabitants= people that live somewhere
100
Although most early inhabitants settled on the North China Plain, some people did live in the other geographic regions. Ways of life for settlers in these regions developed quite differently.
Put this paragraph in your own words
Most people lived on the North China Plain, but some people lived in other places and their lives were a lot different.
100
As people in China turned to farming, they began to settle mostly on the North China Plain in Inner China. A plain is a large area of flat land. They grew crops and lived in villages near the Huang He River.
Why do you think people choose the North China Plain as a place to farm?
People choose the North China Plain for farming because it was flat and there was a river for water.
100
These cave dwellers are known today as either Peking (pay-king) man or Beijing (bay-jing) man. It is likely that they were nomads who lived by hunting, gathering, and fishing. They made tools and may have used fire.
How did the first early humans in China survive?
The first early humans in China survived by living in case, hunting, gathering, fishing, making tools and maybe using fire.
100
In the southwest, the towering mountains, rocky plateau, and cold climate formed a natural barrier. In the northwest, the large deserts created another barrier.
What is a barrier?
Barrier= something that blocks movement
200
These cave dwellers are known today as either Peking (pay-king) man or Beijing (bay-jing) man.
What are cave dwellers?
cave dwellers= people that live in a cave
200
The people who lived on the plateau were nomads who had to move frequently to find new grazing land. The animals they herded supplied many of the nomads' needs. They ate meat from the yak, and made butter and yogurt from yak milk. People used yak wool to make the heavy clothing that they needed to survive the cold climate. They also wove yak hair into material for tents.
Put the paragraph in your own words.
The people who lived on the plateau used yaks for a lot of things- clothes, tents, and food.
200
These cave dwellers are known today as either Peking (pay-king) man or Beijing (bay-jing) man. It is likely that they were nomads (people who always moved around) who lived by hunting, gathering, and fishing.
Why do you think the Peking man lived in caves?
The Peking man lived in caves because they didn't have to build anything and they moved all the time so that was easier.
200
As people in China turned to farming, they began to settle mostly on the North China Plain in Inner China. They grew crops and lived in villages near the Huang He River. This marked the start of settled Chinese society.
How did people survive on the North China Plain?
People survived on the North China Plain by farming.
200
The Northeastern Plain was too cold and dry for much farming, but its prairie grass supported livestock. Early inhabitants of this region were also nomads. They raised sheep, goats, cattle, and horses.
What is livestock?
livestock= sheep, goats, cattle, and horses
300
It is likely they were nomads who lived in caves and never made permanant houses because they moved so frequently.
What does nomad mean?
nomad=people who move from place to place instead of living in one place all the time
300
In the Northwestern Deserts, the only permanent communities were on the oases, where there was water and plants. There, residents built homes out of mud. People grew cotton and wheat. Their main foods were wheat noodles, bread, and mutton.
Put this paragraph in your own words
In the Northwestern Deserts, people lived on the oases because there was water and plants.
300
Early inhabitants of this region were also nomads. They raised sheep, goats, cattle, and horses. Because they were constantly moving to find grass for their animals, they lived mostly in tents. Their main food was meat. They often invaded the North China Plain to get needed supplies.
What do think they stole when they invaded the North China Plain?
I think they stole grains and other food that was not meat.
300
It's not surprising that early farmers chose this area to live in. The North China Plain had plenty of water, fertile soil, and a moderate climate. In contrast, both the Tibetan Plateau and the Northeastern Plain in Outer China were too cold and dry to grow crops.
Why did early farmers choose to live on the North China Plain?
Early Farmers choose to live in the North China Plain because it had plenty of water, fertile soil, and a moderate climate.
300
In the philosophy of Legalism, people who criticize the government should be banished to China's far northern frontier.
Banished=exiled, sent away
400
It's not surprising that early farmers chose this area to live in. The North China Plain had plenty of water, fertile soil, and a moderate climate.
What does fertile mean?
fertile = good for growing plants
400
The Chang Jiang Basins did not have grazing land for animals such as cattle. But rice thrived in this warm, wet area. As early as 10,000 B.C.E., settlers were able to grow rice in the river valley. They also raised pigs and poultry. Nearby seas provided plentiful seafood.
Put this paragraph in your own words
In the Chang Jiang Basin people grew rice, raise pigs, poultry and get seafood.
400
In Hanfeizi's time, rulers were frequently overthrown. To solve this problem, Hanfeizi said that rulers must have absolute power and that anyone who disagreed would be executed.
Why did Hanfeizi kill people who disagreed with him?
He killed people who disagreed with him because he didn't want to be overthrown. He wanted to stay in power.
400
In the southwest, the towering mountains, rocky plateau, and cold climate formed a natural barrier. In the northwest, the large deserts created another barrier.
What barriers stopped people from travelling in ancient China?
The barriers were mountains, a cold climate, and large deserts.
400
In Hanfeizi's time, rulers were frequently overthrown when people no longer liked them and wanted a new ruler.
overthrown= removed from power by force
500
China's geography kept the early settlements in Inner China isolated. Only a narrow coastal plain linked the Northeastern Plain to Inner China.
What does isolated mean?
isolate=separated from others
500
The Northeastern Plain was too cold and dry for much farming, but its prairie grass supported livestock. Early inhabitants of this region were also nomads. They raised sheep, goats, cattle, and horses. Because they were constantly moving to find grass for their animals, they lived mostly in tents. Their main food was meat.
Put this paragraph in your own words
People on the Northeastern Plain were nomands. They mostly raised animals and ate them.
500
Hanfeizi wrote, “He who trusts others will be controlled by others.” What kind of person do you think Hanfeizi was?
I think he was untrusting and he didn't have a lot of friends.
500
Later in Chinese history, the same geographic features that kept ancient China isolated also made it difficult to govern a developing China as a unified state. The harsh geography and huge distances made communication and transportation difficult, and interfered with the movement of military forces.
Why was it hard to govern China as a unified state?
It was hard to govern China as a unified state because the geography and long distances made it hard to communicate and travel between.
500
People were forbidden to criticize the government and anyone caught doing so was severely punished.
forbidden= not allowed