In India, small kingdoms gave way to a series of empires that unified the region and took advantage of India's position along major trade routes. Similarly, ancient Chinese dynasties unified the large population and expanded the Chinese empire. This chapter includes contents: Early civilizations in India, new empires in India, early Chinese civilizations, rise and fall of Chinese empires. | Splash Screen Chapter Menu Chapter Introduction Section 1: Early Civilizations in India Section 2: New Empires in India Section 3: Early Chinese Civilizations Section 4: Rise and Fall of Chinese Empires Visual Summary Chapter Intro How can location protect historical artifacts? In 1819 a hunting party stumbled upon the hidden caves of Ajanta. From about 200 . to . 650, Buddhist monks excavated 32 caves and carved stairs, columns, and sculptures into the cliffs. By oil lamp, they painted the life of the Buddha as well as scenes from nature and daily life. In this chapter you will learn about ancient India and China. • How would the caves’ isolation have helped preserve them? • Why are buildings abandoned in your area? What happens to them? Chapter Intro Chapter Intro Chapter Intro 1 Early Civilizations in India What geographic factors do you think influenced the development of Indian civilizations? Chapter Intro 2 New Empires in India What do you think helped bring about early empires in India? Chapter Intro 3 Early Chinese Civilizations Why did Chinese civilizations develop in river valleys? Chapter Intro 4 Rise and Fall of Chinese Empires Why were government and social structure important to early Chinese dynasties? Chapter Preview-End Section 1-Main Idea The BIG Idea Physical Geography Major changes in India’s culture began around 1800 . Section 1-Key Terms Content Vocabulary monsoon Sanskrit caste varnas Hinduism yoga reincarnation karma dharma Buddhism nirvana Section 1-Key Terms Academic Vocabulary via reveal People and Places Himalaya Indus River Harappa Mohenjo Daro Aryans Siddhārtha Gautama A B Section 1-Polling Question Do you think that climate plays a significant role in the way your community has developed? A. Yes B. No Section 1 The Impact of Geography India’s mountains and location have played an important part in the development of the Indian subcontinent. Monsoons coming from the north and the south bring moisture to the farmers who live | Splash Screen Chapter Menu Chapter Introduction Section 1: Early Civilizations in India Section 2: New Empires in India Section 3: Early Chinese Civilizations Section 4: Rise and Fall of Chinese Empires Visual Summary Chapter Intro How can location protect historical artifacts? In 1819 a hunting party stumbled upon the hidden caves of Ajanta. From about 200 . to . 650, Buddhist monks excavated 32 caves and carved stairs, columns, and sculptures into the cliffs. By oil lamp, they painted the life of the Buddha as well as scenes from nature and daily life. In this chapter you will learn about ancient India and China. • How would the caves’ isolation have helped preserve them? • Why are buildings abandoned in your area? What happens to them? Chapter Intro Chapter Intro Chapter Intro 1 Early Civilizations in India What geographic factors do you think influenced the development of Indian civilizations? Chapter Intro 2 New Empires in India What do you think helped bring about early
