Ancient China
Directions: The first column contains terms that are important in the history of ancient China. Fill in the description of how that
term applies to ancient China. Next, note a similarity to one of the earlier river valleys that we have studied with a specific
example. Finally, note a difference to one of the earlier river valleys that we have studied – also with a specific example. Some
terms only require a description, and not a similarity or difference. PUT EVERYTHING IN YOUR OWN LANGUAGE – DO NOT JUST
COPY!
Term
Geography of China (p.46)
Natural Barriers:
2 Major Rivers:
Loess (p.46)
Unpredictable Flooding(p. 46)
Trade (46)
Similar to . . .
Different than . . .
Yu (47)
Dynasties (47)
Anyang (47)
Walls for protection (48)
Constant Warfare (48)
Nobles and Peasants (48)
Family and Society (48)
Religion (48)
Oracle Bones (48)
Writing (49)
Positives:
Negatives:
Shang Technology (49)
Over-throw by the Zhou (50)
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****Mandate of heaven and Dynastic Cycle***** (50)
Egyptians were
overthrown by the
Hyksos
Akkadians and
Amorites took over
Mesopotamia

While Indus
declined,
historians are
not sure what
caused it.
****Feudalism**** (50)
Zhou Technology (51)
Period of Warring States (51)