EARLY CHINACoach CrewsWorld History

Chapter Calendar

Monday – Introduction and GeographyTuesday – Field TripWednesday – First Civilizations Thursday – Life in China (Vocabulary Quiz)Friday – Dynasties (Section 1 & 2 Quiz)Monday – Culminating Activity

Before

The ancient Chinese, like the Egyptians, established long-ruling dynasties. The Chinese valued three great philosophies: Confucianism, Daoism, and Legalism.

Before

Section 1: China’s First Civilizations (page 224)- They began in river valleys. Other features such as

mountains and deserts also affected China’s history.

Section 2: Life in Ancient China (page 232)- Life in China and how three philosophies dictated

the way they live.

Section 3: Qin and Huan Dynasties (page 240)- Two very different dynasties that both had long-

lasting contributions to the Chinese people

Before

Chapter Vocabulary: Record in your notes

Dynasty Aristocrat Pictograph Ideograph Bureaucracy Mandate

Dao Social class Filial piety Confucianism Daoism Legalism Acupuncture

DuringRead “China’s Geography” on pages 225-226. As you read, write important geographic features that helped shape China’s civilization.

Geography helped shape

China’s civilization

Rivers

After

Geography helped shape

China’s civilization

Rivers

After

Using your information, write a main idea summary sentence under your fish

diagram