Ancient China Flashcards
Describe the weather of Ancient China
- Divided into 2 zones (North and South)
North: harsh environment ; dry; open; cold; regular famines and droughts ; limited growing season
South: high rainfall, high temperatures, all year growing season
Where did the first people who came to China settle? Why?
- The first ever people in China came to settle around the river valleys and basins.
- “They provided the best opportunities…[to] develop agriculture, farming and settles life.”
-They eventually left to their parts of China however, as the river valleys and basins were hard to defend.
What geographical elements helped the early kingdoms?
- Loess soil
- Yellow River
- Central Plain
Use book for details on each
Did the Yellow River have a positive or negative impact on Ancient China?
Both
It was considered a source of wealth because of its rich, fertile plains. However, it was also considered a source of danger as when it broke its banks, it flooded and killed many people.
How many times has the Yellow River changed its course over the past 3000 years?
The Yellow River has changed course 9 times.
In Ancient China, what was wine mainly used for?
According to source 6.8 (History 7, the ancient world, China), wine was mainly used as offerings for their ancestors.
When was the Prehistoric Times?
1.7 million years ago
When was the Xia Dynasty?
What are some facts about it?
2070 BCE - 1600 BCE
- Yu founded this dynasty
- Centred on the Huang River
- Lasted for almost 500 years
- Included the reign of 17 emperors
- Last ruler was Jie
When was the Shang Dynasty?
What are some facts about it?
1600 BCE - 1046 BCE
- Ruled by Tang
- Lasted for over 600 years
- Known as the Bronze Age of China
- Ruled by 30 emperors
- Ended like the Xia Dynasty
When was the Zhou Dynasty?
What are some facts about it?
1046 BCE - 221 BCE
- One of the longest Dynasties
- Separated into three parts: Western Zhou, Spring and Autumn Period, Warring States Period
When was the Qin Dynasty?
What are some facts about it?
221 BCE - 206 BCE
The First emperor linked the Great Wall of China together. The Imperial Era begins.
