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Ancient Civilizations 
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Ancient China
Writing: On page 11, it said oracle bones were used to consult ancestors about important matters by the shang kings. To make an oracle bone they would use an ox bone or tortoiseshell. They would burn the bone and the cracks were deciphered as the answered to their questions. (Cotterell)
Art: On page 56, it states "china has always been renowned for its exquisite arts and crafts." The chinese crafts were made out of jade silk and porcelain. The rulers of China took over the supplies and materials made in the factory's. (Cotterell)
Architecture/Technology: On page 22 it says, some of the worlds greatest inventions came from China. Throughout its imperial history emperors encouraged the development of science and technology in for centuries China led other nations in these areas. In the middle ages many chinese inventions were carried along the silk road to Europe where some had an enormous impact. (Cotterell)
Trade/Commerce On page 58 it says, trade flourished under the mongol or yuan dynasty. The mongol emperors ruled china from 1279-1368 and permitted merchants to trade freely throughout their vast empire. They controlled the entire length of the silk road, a series of trade routes that ran from northern China across Asia (Cotterell)
Location: On page 6 it states Ancient China remained untouched by outside influences because it was a world apart. It also states Vast deserts and mountain ranges cut off China from other cultures in India, West Asia and Europe, and many hundreds of years passed before the chinese realized in 126 b.c. that other civilizations existed. China's social structure played a key role in maintaining its national stability. (Cotterell)
Religion On page 26 it states, in imperial China, religious beliefs were divided into the three ways of Confucianism, Daoism, and buddhism. Throughout its long history, China was tolerant of all religions. Although there were disagreements over religious principles, few people were persecuted for their beliefs. (Cotterell)
Government: On page 12 it states that Confucius believed that the early years of the Zhou dynasty where golden years of social harmony. The king's authority was greatly reduced as ambitious lords fought each other for power. This increasing turmoil led Confucius do develop a new moral outlook. (Cotterell)
Indus Valley
Location: In the first paragraph of the Indus River Valley location section , it states around 5,000 years ago, the civilization developed along the Indus River plain in Asia. Luckily, there was a large amount of fertile land and helped with the source. It also says over time a various amount of settlements were built on banks, making it the citizens their official area. https://sites.google.com/mccsc.k12.in.us/history-of-south-asia/home
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Architecture/ Technology: In the second paragraph of the Indus River Valley Civilization section, it states, the architecture and construction techniques was advanced in the Indus cities. They were also known to show impressive dock yards, warehouses, platforms, and more. With their skills, other attackers and floods rarely caused any harm to civilization. https://sites.google.com/mccsc.k12.in.us/history-of-south-asia/home
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