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ancient civilizations 
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Ancient China
governmentOn page 16 it says, "In 221 B.C. the Chinese empire was formed." The empire was inspired by the phrase "chin". Chinese people felt unity was a normal thing. (Cotterell)
Religion: An example is, in China their religious beliefs were split in 3 ways.The chinese emperor embraced all of these religions.One of the three religions consisted of buddhism.(Cotterell 26)
art: In the text it said,China is known for its arts and crafts. they make their art out of bronze, jade, silk and other goods.Art in china is exciting and beautiful.(Cotterell 56)
agriculture/technology On page 22 it says, "Some of the worlds greatest inventions come from china". During the middle ages china would carry inventions across the silk road. Emperors encouraged development. (Cotterell)
writing: on page 11, it said an ox bone or tortoiseshell was scorched over a fire until it cracked. The shang kings used the oracle bones to get advice from their ancestral spirits. The answers to their questions were often inscribed on the bones with the various cracks. (Cotterell)
trade/commerce Trade/ commerce: On page 58, the author said that "The Silk Road was a series of trade routes that ran from Northern China across Asia." Trade across countries started to do well since caravans could now travel without danger. Chinese merchants would trade stuff such as silks, spices, teas, and porcelain.
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locationon page 34 it says, "Most people in Imperial China lived in the countrysides and worked in the fields." North of china lots of crops were planted and carved into hillsides. Life in china was very similar peasants and farmers had the same jobs. (Cotterell
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