HST 197 Chapter Notes - Chapter 5: Shang Dynasty, Fu Hao, Xia Dynasty
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It carries large quantities of light colored soil and deposits it along the plains in china. The soil is extremely fine, powder like. The river may flood large plains, communities and anything else. Even with this unpredictability, china has a good climate for crops. They have enough rainfall for crops each year. Each society developed its own style of pottery and architecture. Each had their own political, social and cultural traditions. Village level organization worked for most local affairs. Others needed recognized authorities so that they can maintain order, resolve disputes and organize public work projects. Archeological studies are still in their early stages for this particular dynasty. Most likely the dynasty came into power in 2200 b. c. e. The sage-king yu, organized effective flood control products. The ruler of the xia dynasty lost power to the new ruler of the shang dynasty. 1766 to 1122 b. c. e. the dynasty lasted.
