The civilization was controlled by a ruling family called a dynasty. Ancient Chinese believed the gods gave the emperor and his family the right to rule. If the gods were unhappy, then a new family would gain power and lead the people.
The ancient Chinese left a legacy of many wonderful inventions. For example, fireworks, the seismograph, paper, acupuncture, saddles, stirrups, and silk were invented by the ancient Chinese.
The Silk Road was an important trade route that linked Ancient China to the rest of Asia. The Great Wall is something else you might have heard about. The Chinese used it to keep out invaders. We will read more about these later.
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Time Warp Trio
There are TWO the Time Warp Trio videos for ancient China. You'll see the Great Wall, Kung Fu, and Genghis Khan one of the smartest but cruelest leaders of all time.