It was developed between the valley of Hwang-Ho and Yang-Tse-Kiang rivers. Chinese script was picture based in the later developed their own alphabets. Mongolians gave birth to this civilization and developed it. According to available historical facts and their scientific analysis, it is believed that China’s systematic, political history starts with 2852 BC with a ruler named ‘Fusi’, Among China’s dynasty chief kings were of Shang, Chou, Huan, Sui, Tang, Shung dynasties.
Features of Chinese Civilization Social Life:
Chinese society was divided into four classes:
1. Mandarins
2. Farmers
3. Artisans
4. Traders.
People who joined army were either very poor, lazy and those who had different characters. According to H.A. Davis ‘China was the only nation in ancient period which was peacefully organized and being military man was an ‘insult’ in the society. Joint family system was prevailed with eldest male member as the head. Great stress was given on high morality in life. Women had no respect in the society. Pardah system and divorce system were prevailed.
Economie Life: Agriculture of rice, tea in large scale. Irrigation by canal system. Rearing of sheep, pigs, cows, dogs, etc. Sericulture (making of silk cloth) was the main occupation. Handicraft, ceramics were important occupations. Export of silk, salt, raw iron, fur, fish, etc. was done to India in a large scale.
