Peculiarities of economic development of ancient Сhina

1. PECULIARITIES OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF Ancient CHINA

2. History

Ancient China was one of the oldest and longest
lasting civilizations in the history of the world. The
history of Ancient China can be traced back over 4,000
years. Located on the eastern part of the continent of
Asia, today China is the most populous country in the
world.

3. The economy of ancient China

agriculture
industry
craft
silk thread
salt fishery
trade
slavery
textile craft

4. Agriculture

• Wheat, millet, beans, hemp were cultivated in ancient China.
• The Chinese began to grow tea, cultivate mulberry and varnish trees for the
first time.
• As population densities increased, animals became less important. They
were literally crowded out as farmers focused more on intensive crop
growing.
• During the period of the spread of metal instruments the seed drill and the
wheelbarrow were developed.

5. Craft and industry.

Ancient China was famous for
its crafts. Since the Neolithic
times, they have achieved a high
level of skill in the processing of
stone, bone and wood. The
pottery industry was developed a
great deal. The country had a lot
of high-quality white clay. Clay
pots were made variously form.
Pottery industry – гончарное
дело
Clay – глина
Pot – изделие

6. Silk thread.

The invention of silk thread
manufacturing technology in
China, has raised the level of
weaving. China was the
worlds silk monopoly, as it
secretly kept the technology
of silk thread and weaving.
Silk thread – шелковая
нить
Weaving - ткачество

7. Salt fishery.

Another source of energy was
natural gas. For the fist time,
the Chinese began to use
natural gas in the production of
salt. For safety, the gas was
mixed with air and used as fuel
for evaporation of salt brine.
The salt fishery was a state
monopoly.
Evaporation- выпаривание
Salt brine – соляной рассол

8. Trade

• One of the first
countries to introduce
coins
• They began to print
banknotes from paper
first
• The Silk Road

9. Slavery in ancient China

Slavery was reportedly abolished as a legally recognized
institution. It influenced on economic development a lot, namely
slowed it down.
• Slaves were not the main productive force of society
• The main source of replenishment of slaves were
wars,debt bondage
• Only requirements of certain segments of population
were met
• Slavery hampered every type of entrepreneurship
and the development of free market

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