The River Valley Civilisation: Chinese Civilisation — Flashcards

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The Chinese civilisation flourished on the banks of the River Hwang Ho, also known as the Yellow River. The river got its name because it carries a large amount of yellow silt, which makes the water l…

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The Hwang Ho River is called the 'Sorrow of China' because it often flooded and changed its course, destroying crops, canals, and villages. These frequent floods caused great suffering for people livi…

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A dynasty is a family of rulers where power is passed from one generation to the next. In China, powerful dynasties ruled for over 3,000 years, and Chinese history is often divided into periods based …

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1. Shang Dynasty – 1600 BCE to 1046 BCE<br>2. Zhou (Chou) Dynasty – 1046 BCE to 256 BCE<br>3. Qin Dynasty – 221 BCE to 206 BCE<br>4. Han Dynasty – 206 BCE to 220 CE…

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The Zhou Dynasty is called the 'classical period' because it was a time of great cultural growth. Important philosophies like Confucianism and Taoism were developed during this time, and art, literatu…

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Ancient Chinese society was divided into classes:<br>1. King (most powerful)<br>2. Noblemen (helped in war)<br>3. Merchants and Craftsmen<br>4. Farmers<br>5. Slaves (worked without pay)<br>Family and …

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Ancestor worship is the practice of respecting and honoring one's ancestors. The Chinese believed that ancestors could influence their lives, so they offered prayers and gifts to them. Children were t…

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Shang Ti was the 'Lord of Heaven', the chief god worshipped by the ancient Chinese. He was believed to control nature and human affairs. People offered sacrifices to please him and seek his blessings.