Geography+of+China


 * 1) View the map by selecting the link below. After you observe the map, answer questions 1-4 that are presented on the map, in your journal.

Use the following Web Code to access the map once you have entered the site: lbp-2511 (you may need to do this twice).

Ancient China Map

After you have answered the questions from the map activity, listen to Chapter 5 Podcast, and read along from the textbook, pages 136-138.

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Answer these questions in your journal: 1. How did the Huang River affect ancient Chinese civilization?

2. What do you think ancient China had in common with the ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia and Egypt? Support your answer with details and information.

Continue to read pages 139-141 to answer the following questions:

3. What was a traditional family like in ancient China? Describe who had authority in a family as well as the role of women in a family.

4. What were some of the accomplishments of the Shang Dynasty? When did this Dynasty arise?

5. Explain the mandate from Heaven? What was it?

Journal Check​
 * Analyzing a map - 4 questions answered in complete sentences
 * Responding to text - 5 questions answered in complete sentences
 * Go on to the third activity by following this link - Slide Show Geography of China