Before 1200 Unit 0 World History AP

River Valley Societies

Nile River Valley in North Africa

Yellow River Valley in East Asia

Indus River Valley in South Asia

Tigris and Euphrates River Valley in Mesopotamia

Yangtze River Valley in China

Code of Hammurabi

This code laid guidelines for social hierarchy and punishment for crimes uniquely with an eye for an eye type punishment system

Consequences of Neolithic Revolution

Sedentary Lifestyle

Population Increase

Social Stratification

Development of Trade

How did China develop

Confucius teachings became highly influential during and after this time of war states. They provided a framework for restoring social harmony and stability in a divided society.