World Cultures
China
Guided Reading
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 Early Civilizations/ Enduring Traditions (old text: Ch.15, Sect. 2- pg.327)
1. Archeologists have no proof that the _________ dynasty existed, but they
have discovered ample evidence of early life in China.
2. ___________________, as we have discussed in previous units, gave rise to
civilization in China.
3. Strong rulers who exerted their power over farming villages eventually
formed the ___________ dynasty.
4. Many of the customs and practices of Chinese civilization was shaped by
the ___________ dynasty.
5. List three facts of the Shang dynasty in each of the following categories.
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Government-
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Religion-
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Achievements-
6. The __________ invaded and overthrew the Shang in 1027 BCE and ruled
for nearly 900 years.
7. During this time the Chinese believed that heaven gave rulers the right to
rule. This became known as the ___________________ ____
_________________________.
8. How did the rise and fall of ruling families, or __________________, explain
the Mandate of Heaven?
9. Around 700BC the power of the Zhou _________________ and ushered in a
period of _________________.
10.
Out of this, the great thinkers of the time developed philosophies that
explained how to ensure order in society. Name them.
11.
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Over time, people blended these with which religion that spread to
China from India. Name this religion.