Geography of China
This desert lies north of China and separates it from Mongolia.
Gobi Desert
This is believed to be the first dynasty of China.
Xia Dynasty
Legendary leader who controlled the floods.
Yu
Built to control flooding.
Irrigation systems and dikes
Largest population group who worked the land.
These mountain ranges separate China from India to the west.
Himalayas and Tien Shan
This dynasty had a strict social hierarchy and powerful military.
Shang Dynasty
Mythical figure who taught farming with a plow.
Shen nong
Farming tool introduced in legend.
The plow
Served as officers and officials.
Nobles
This fertile plain at the center of China is watered by two major rivers.
North China Plain
Rule by people from the same family.
Dynasty
The term of who led the kingdom and military.
King
System invented according to legend
Writing
Trade routes connecting China to other regions.
Silk Road
This river is also known as the Yellow River.
Huang Ho river
This northern group successfully invaded and ruled China.
Mongols
Most important profession in Shang society.
Military
Weapon credited to Huang Ti.
Homes of ordinary people near farmlands.
Houses
This yellow soil made agriculture productive.
Loess
This term means “Middle Kingdom.”
Zhongguo
Shang noblewoman who owned property and led troops.
Fu Hao
Organized farming practice from 3000–1500 BCE.
Systematic agriculture
Part of the city where king and nobles lived.
City Center