Sedentary+and+urban+living+in+Huang+He+River+Civilization

= = = Se den tary/Urban Society in Huang He = = =   (image from: [] )

The Huang He civilization started in the year of 2000 b.c.e. (approximately), and was made up of small advanced cities. The introduction of agriculture is what made the people of Huang He able to create complex sedentary society. The people of the Shang Dynasty learned how to plant crops that were able to grow well in their hot and dry climate, like rice. Also, the people of the Shang Dynasty learned how to domesticate animals like buffalo for food and labor. Through the creation of advanced agriculture, the people of the Shang Dynasty were able to create a ready source of food for themselves. Since they didn't need to hunt and gather for their meals anymore, they gained the chance to remain in one place for a long time, and to develop their own civilization. The image above represents the society of Huang He and is important to understanding their culture. It is important because it shows the foundations of where many a building once lay and the large field directly next to them, most likely used for agricultural purposes, showing how agriculture was indeed an important part of ancient Huang He's development as a civilization.