Unit 3 River Valley Civilizations: Ancient China

3.1 I can identify the traits of a civilization and give examples for each.

3.2 I can identify where the river valley civilizations settled.

• I can explain how geography impacted how civilizations adapted and developed.

Link: Ducksters Geography of Ancient China

Link: Your Child Learns.com Ancient China Geography

Link: Ancient China Geography Ancient Civilizations for Kids.com

Link: The Geography of Ancient China Mr. Donn

3.3 I can identify the basic beliefs of early river valley civilizations.

• I can analyze the impact of religion on the development of civilizations.

Link: Khan Academy Shang Dynasty

Link: Oracle Bones

3.4 I can identify factors that lead to a stable civilization.

• I can identify the basic principles of ancient government.

Link: Totally History.com Government in the Shang Dynasty

Link: Ducksters Government in the Shang Dynasty

Link: Ducksters Government of the Zhou Dynasty