The document provides an overview of China's geography, history, and culture. It discusses China's vast size and large population, as well as its ancient civilizations along major river valleys like the Yellow River. Notable dynasties that unified China and advanced its society include the Shang, Zhou, Qin, Han, Tang, and Song. China developed influential philosophies like Confucianism and Taoism during this time. The Mongols also conquered China in the 13th century before the rise of the Ming dynasty.

1. China

2. geography 9,573,000 square km Beijing Shanghai Xian Lhasa Urumqi Guangzhou Kunming

3. population population: 1,286,975,468 (UK: 60,094,648 ) density: 138 per square km (UK: 249/square km)

4. religion Secular 60% Chinese 31% Christian 4% Animist 2.5% Muslim 2.5%

5. history Ancient civilization 221-206BC: Unification of China 1800s: Western imperialism 1911: Republic founded 1949-1976: Chairman Mao 1966-1976: Cultural Revolution 1997: Deng Xiaoping dies 1997: Hong Kong returned to China 1999: Macau returned to China

24. B. The Western Zhou Dynasty 1. Capitol was in Hao 2. Most people were farmers who grew wheat, rice, beans 3. Farmers worked small pieces of land and contributed food to the king 4. Women a. Women did most of the harvesting b. Women were also responsible for harvesting of silk from the silk worm cocoon c. Women used the silk fiber to make cloth C. Eastern Zhou Dynasty 770 BC – 221 BC 1. Capital was in Luoyang 2. Period of time is known as the “golden age” 3. Economy a. a system of money encouraged trade b. The economy thrived c. Began to use iron for tools and weapons 4. Government a. Many building projects- flood control, canals, irrigation, walls around cities