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Chinese civilization

Chinese civilization began over 4,000 years ago and is recognized as one of the four great ancient civilizations of the world. China has a long history and large territory, with the Yellow River and Yangtze River being the major rivers. Ancient Chinese society was stratified, with the king and his family at the top, followed by scholars, farmers, craftsmen, merchants, and servants. Religions including Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism influenced Chinese culture. The Great Wall was built starting over 2,000 years ago to protect northern borders. Traditional Chinese architecture included pavilions, terraces, and storeyed buildings, as well as Taoist and Buddhist temples. Chinese culture is evidenced by

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Chinese civilization
When did Chinese civilization it begun? 2400 years ago
What is Chinese civilization…
China is an east Asian country with a large territory. A huge population and an ancient history. With written records dating back 4,000 years, it is recognized as one of the four great ancient civilizations of the world, together with ancient Egypt and India. Moreover, it is the only ancient civilization that has continued to this very day.
What are the Major Rivers?
Social structure • The KING and his family was placed on the topmost level of the ancient social Chinese pyramid. • SHI- the Shi were the gentry scholars in the time ancient Zhou and Shang dynasties. • NONG- the Nong class was comprised by the pleasant farmers. • GONG- the Gong class was composed by the craftsmen and artisans. • SHANG- The Shang class composed by traders and merchants. • NUBI- the Nubi class
Religion • Buddhism • Taoism • Confucianism
Great wall of china • The history of the Great Wall is said to have started from the Spring and Autumn Period (770 - 476 BC). Over the following 2,000 years. • The wall was built to protect the northern frontiers from the pastoral people. • The wall is about 8851.8 kms long. • The Great Wall of China has been called the longest cemetery on Earth. Over a million people died building the Wall and archaeologists have found human remains buried under parts of the wall.
Ancient Chinese architecture Chinese pavilions Chinese pavilions are covered structure without surrounding walls.
Terraces As a ancient architectural structure of Chinese, the tai was very much elevated terraces with flat top, generally build of earth and stoned surfaced with brick.
Storeyed pavilions Storeyed pavilions were like simple pavilions stacked on top of each other.
Religious structures Taoist temples A Chinese Taoist temple is a holy hall where Taoists perform their religious ceremonies Buddhist temples Buddhist temple constructions in china include Buddhist temples, monasteries, Buddhist halls etc..
Culture • Chinese culture is one of the world's oldest cultures, traces back to thousands of years ago. • China has several traditional festivals that are celebrated all over the country (in different ways) The most important is Chinese New Year, then Mid-Autumn Festival.
What Chinese eat? • "The Chinese eat everything with four legs, except tables, and everything that flies, except airplanes.” • Another food people associate with China is TEA. • People use to eat their food with chopsticks or hands. • Soya beans and cucumber are native to china.
What Chinese wear? • Poor men wore baggy hemp trousers, loose shirts & fur- lined coat. • Poor women wore simple dress. Their shoes were made from woven straw. • Rich men and women wore robes of silk tied at the waist with a large sash. They wore silk slippers with wooden soles on their feet. • The color yellow was for emperor only. Poor were allowed to wear only blue or black clothing
Four Greatest Inventions of China • Paper • Compass • Explosive powder and • Printing
Chinese civilization