Ancient China |
Chapter 19: Geography and the Early Settlement of ChinaIn this chapter, you explore the climate, physical features, and vegetation in five geographic regions in China. You learn how geography affected settlement, ways of life, and communication in ancient China.Chapter 20: The Shang DynastyIn this chapter, you learn about one of China's earliest dynasties, the Shang dynasty, by examining artifacts from that time.Chapter 21: Three Chinese PhilosophiesIn this chapter, you learn about three major Chinese philosophies—Confucianism, Daoism, and Legalism—and their influence on political rule in ancient China.
Chapter 22: The First Emperor of ChinaIn this chapter, you learn about Qin Shihuangdi, China's first emperor.Chapter 23: The Han DynastyIn this chapter, you learn about the golden age in China during the Han dynasty. In this period, the Chinese made many advances that improved their government and daily life. The Chinese word Han is still used to describe China's culture.Chapter 24: The Silk RoadIn this chapter, you learn how the Silk Road, an ancient network of trade routes, promoted an exchange of goods and ideas between China and the West. |