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Ancient Civilizations 
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Ancient China
Location: On page 38 it says the Yellow River flows through rich soils of its surroundings neighbors. Many cities in southern China were built on networks of canals. Some families live don boats in the canals. (Cotterell 11)
Art: On page 32 it says "The soft inks and delicate brushstrokes used in the Song dynasty, this technique was used to great effect in the painting of landscapes." This technique creates wetworks. The song emperor added painting to the subjects in the service examinations . (Cotterell 32)
Commerce (TRADE):On page 40 the text says "Hawkers wandered the streets of every Chinese town or city selling cooked and uncooked foods for money." On page 58 the text says trade grew under the Mongol or Yuan. They traded on the Silk Road. (Cotterell 40, 58)
Government: On page 18 it says that the earliest members of the imperial civil service were recruited by Gaozu, The first Han emperor. He came to power and realized the empire needed educated administrators. Also page 18 says Qui Jun, above, was a Ming official who convinced the emperor to strengthen the great wall. (Cotterell 18)
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Writing: On page 11 it says the people would use an ox bone or a tortoise shell for the oracle bones. They would scorch the bone, read the cracks, and discover answers. The Shang Kings used used the Oracle bones in order to speak with their ancestors. (Cotterell 11)
Religion: On page 27 the text says "Buddhists follow the teachings of Buddha." He devoted his life to look for peace. The people of ancient China follow Buddha because they believe that he stopped the endless cycle of rebirth. (Cotterell 27)
Technology: On page 43 it says that the Chinese used lamps , this is one of ancient China's best inventions. The text states "The bronze hanging lamp, decorated with 12 figures, dates from the Ming dynasty. Also, on page 50, the text says the Chinese used bright lanterns for festivals and they were made of paper, Silk, horn, or glass. (Cotterell 43,50)