Ancient+China

(1700 B.C-225 B.C) I. Dynasties- a. Shang (1700 B.C-1100 B.C) b. Chou ( 1100 B.C- 400 B.C) c. Chin ( 400B.C - 225 B.C)

II. Shang- a. Standardized Currency b. Writing, literacy c. Mobilization of Labor d. Millet, Rice, Silkworms

III. Chou- a. Spread Shang culture b. Decentralized c. Vassals- Nobles

IV. Social Structure a. Caste System b. Noble Landowners c. Merchants d. Peasants

V. Religion- a. Nature Based Polytheistic b. Worshiped Ancestors c. Confucius (c. 500 B.C)

VI. Government a. Similar to Feudalism

VII. Rivers- a. Hwang He b. Yang Tze c.