Peculiarities of economic development of ancient Сhina презентация

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.

The economy of ancient China
agriculture
industry
craft
silk thread
salt fishery
trade
slavery
textile craft

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.

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

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

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

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

Slavery in ancient China
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
Slavery was reportedly abolished as a legally recognized institution. It influenced on economic development a lot, namely slowed it down.