Yellow River Valley
Definition
The Yellow River valley is considered one of cradles of Chinese civilization because it was home to ancient Chinese civilizations and is the second longest river in China.
Related terms
Loess: A wind-blown sediment that's highly fertile and was crucial for agriculture in the Yellow River Valley.
Dynastic Cycle: The historical pattern of rise, decline, and replacement of dynasties in China.
Mandate of Heaven: An ancient Chinese belief that heaven granted emperors the right to rule based on their ability to govern well and fairly.
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AP Human Geography - 5.3 Agricultural Origins and Diffusions
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