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Ancient Civilization
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Ancient China
GovernmenThe Chinese system of rule relied on a strong central government headed by an emperor, who, with his many relatives, constituted a ruling family and lineage. But the emperor did not necessarily have the absolute power that is often associated with traditional monarchy.t
Location:Ancient China developed in east Asia along the Yangtze River and Yellow River. Unlike the other early civilizations of Mesopotamia, Egypt, and the Indus Valley, ancient China was surrounded by natural barriers that kept them isolated from the western world.
Writing- On page 11 it said the shang kings used oracle bones to talk with their ancestors. The oracle bones were burnt until they cracked. The questions were written on tortoise shells or ox bones. (Cotterell 11)
Art-China has always been renowned for its exquisite arts and crafts. In imperial China,jade,silk,lacquer, and porcelain were prized in Asia and europe. (Cotterell 56)
CommerceThe Silk Road
Merchants carried silk from China to Europe, where it dressed royalty and wealthy patrons. Other favorite commodities from Asia included jade and other precious stones, porcelain, tea, and spices. In exchange, horses, glassware, textiles, and manufactured goods traveled eastward.
Religion-The first chinese dynasty to leave a historical record was shang kings ruled the greater part of northern china from about 1650 to 1027 BC there heartland was the fertile land around the yellow river
Architecture/technology Walled compounds, raised pavilions, wooden columns and panelling, yellow glazed roof tiles, landscaped gardens, and a careful application of town planning and use of space are all notable features of the architecture of ancient China, with many of them still playing an important part in modern architecture across East :
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Location: In the text it said that that Mesopotamia once extended into parts of present day Turkey,Syria, and Southwestern Iran. On page 6 it said that "most of Ancient Mesopotamia lay within the borders of modern iraq." (Steele6)
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