Context of China

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What are the three geographic regions that serve as China's natural border?

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The Himalayan Mountains, the Taklamakan Desert, and the Gobi Desert.

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What is the largest mountain range in the world?

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The Himalayan Mountains.

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Which two rivers served as the birthplace of Chinese civilization?

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The Yangtze River in the South and the Yellow River in the North.

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Where did the first Chinese civilizations begin?

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Along the Yellow River in the North.

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What was the major trade route in ancient China?

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The Silk Roads.

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What did the Silk Roads provide to Chinese civilizations?

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Income to develop into the Classical Stage.

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What is the Shang Dynasty known for?

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China's Bronze Age Civilization, advancements in astronomy and art, and the first examples of Chinese writing (Oracle Bones).

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What is the 'Mandate of Heaven'?

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The right for a ruler to rule comes from Heaven or the gods.

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How could a ruler lose the Mandate of Heaven?

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If they are ineffective, as almost anything from a certain perspective can be seen as losing it (e.g., drought, shooting stars, bird migrations).

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What was the first example of the 'Mandate of Heaven'?

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The fall of Emperor Di Xin.