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Ancient Civilization 
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Ancient China
Writing: On page 11 it says that "the Shang kings used oracle bones to consult the ancestral spirits." Oracle bones were used for religious purposes and answered questions. After being scorched, the answers were inscribed on the ox bone or tortoiseshell. (Cotterell 11)
Trade: On page 58 it says "trade flourished under the Mongols." The Mongol emperors ruled from 1279-1368, and permitted merchants to trade freely. They controlled the entire silk road. (Cotterell 58)
Location: Ancient China was located between the Yellow and the Yangtze River for the crops to grow. On page 38 it said "The Yangtze River provided water supply for rice cultivation in the warm southern climate." The Yangtze river had water supply for rice cultivation. (Cotterell 38)
Religion: They religion in ancient china was confucius. On page 12 the text states that ¨it was based on kindness, respect, and strength of the family.¨ The person that created this was confucius. The people crowned him the uncrowned emperor. (Cotterell 12)
Technology: Some of the most common Chinese technology is paper, paper money, silk, fireworks, kites, umbrellas, gunpowder and chopsticks. Gunpowder helped them in their wars to claim more land. They also made boats equipped with magnetic copis to help them find direction. (Cattrell 22)
Government: In ancient China they had an emperor/king ruled over the land. These kings sometimes had Nobles, that means the king's closest family or friends would rule part of the land, but the king still got the taxes. This drought turmoil because the nobles always wanted more land and power so they fought each other. (cotterell 16)
Art: On page 56 they text says that in imperial China, luxury goods formed the manger export commodities such as Chinese bronze, jade, silk, lacquer, and porcelain. These were prized in china and Europe. They also made weapons that helped the army take over more land and this made the emperor more money. (cotterell 56)
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