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Ancient Civilizations 
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Ancient China
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)
Location: In the text it said, "Most people in Imperial China lived in the countryside and worked in fields." It also says that music was an important part of their life. They believed that music was one of the most important part of their life. (Cotterell 34 & 52)
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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)
Writing: On page 11, it said an ox bone or tortoiseshell was scorched over the fire until it cracked. The Shang kings used the oracle bones to get advice from their ancestral spirits. The answers to their questions were shown on the bones with the various cracks. (Cotterell)
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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.
(Cotterell 58)
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