Geography of River Dynasties
Why did the Huang He (Yellow River) provide fertile soil?
Because it is surrounded by water?
Why was the Huang He (Yellow River) important?
It provided fertile soil
Devastating floods.
What is the definition of a Peasant?
A poor farmer who worked the land and made up the majority of the population.
What was one of the most important things Ancient China invented that we still use everyday today?
Which is writing?
Why was the Huang He (Yellow River) nicknamed "China's Sorrow"?
Because the river caused devastating floods?
What was the Chang Jiang important for?
Trade, transportation, and agricuture.
Did Chang Jiang or the Huang He have the longest river?
The Chang Jiang has the longest river.
What is the definition of Terra Cotta?
Baked clay used for sculptures and objects.
When was the Yangshao civilization developed in?
It was developed in (5000-3000 BCE)
What was the nickname for the Chang Jiang River?
(Hint: It was the largest river in China)
What is the Yangtze River?
What Natural Barriers were important for protecting China?
The Himalayas, Gobi Desert, and Pacific Ocean.
Where did the Yangshao civilization develop in?
It developed in the Huang He Valley.
What is the definition of Cultural Diffusion?
The spread of ideas, customs, and technologies from one culture to another.
When was the Langshan civilization created?
It was created in (3000-1900 BCE)
What were ATLEAST 2 natural barriers that protected China from invasions?
The Himalayas, Gobi Desert, and Pacific Ocean.
What did the river do for the farmers that lived near them.
What was the Yangshoo civilization famous for?
Their painted pottery, which featured geometric patterns and animal designs. "Cultural Expression"
What is the definition of a Bureaucracy?
A system of government with officials who manage different departments or tasks.
Which civilization had artifacts that suggested strong belief in the afterlife and a clear social hierarchy?
What were ALL of the things the Chang Jiang river was essential for?
Trade, transportation, and agriculture.
Why was Loess Soil important?
Because it blown silt from the Gobi Desert created nutrient-rich soil for farming. This soil made the Huang He basin one of the most fertile areas in the ancient world.
What civilization invented Slash and Burn agriculture?
Which is the Yangshao civilization?
What is the definition of Filial Piety?
Respect and devotion that children one to their parents and elders.
It lasted through (3300-2200 BCE) and it thrived near the Yangtze River.