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Ancient China

The oldest written records of Chinese history date from about 1500BC, during the Shang dynasty... People lived in what is now China long before the beginning of written history.

By 10,000 BC, a number of cultures had developed in this area. From two of them - the Yangshao and the Longshan - a distinctly Chinese civilization gradually emerged. 

World Book, 2014.

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Reference Material

  • Exploring Ancient Civilizations - Volume 3 you will find information on Ancient China. However, don't forget to also use the index where you can locate further material for your research. Some extra topics that can be found in this encyclopedia are: Confucianism (Vol.3), Great Wall of China (Vol.4)
  • World Book Encyclopedia

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General

Customs

Inventions of Ancient China

Religion in Ancient China

Slavery in Ancient China

Terracotta Warriors