Ch 2-5 Notes
Jacob Shuster Summer Work GREPSH Notes China Geography Located in south- southeastern Asia. Extending over much of this region. Geographical Advantages Gobi Desert, Kunlun/Himalayan Mountains, East China Sea, Yangtze/Yellow River, Taklimakan Desert Geographical Disadvantages Yellow River Religion 3 main philosophies Legalism - Believed that humans are evil and need to be controlled using harsh laws in order to prevent chaos Daoism - Believed in nature and balance Confucianism - Believed in education and morals Economics Economy was strong and based on trade of Agriculture and Artisan goods. Farms were owned by wealthy upper class citizens with peasants to work the farms Internal Trading as well as external trading on the Silk Road Silks, Jewelry, Leather goods, Furniture