Which physical characteristic of geography was important in helping Ancient Chinese civilizations settle and thrive in one area?

The Shang Dynasty was the first established dynasty of Ancient China and established its power through :

The dynastic cycle explains the cycle of power a ruling dynasty in Ancient China experiences between the economic and political systems during its reign. Which phase of the dynastic cycle chart does this describe? Rulers hold all the wealth and are corrupt

The dynastic cycle explains the cycle of power a ruling dynasty in Ancient China experiences between the economic and political systems during its reign. Which phase of the dynastic cycle chart does this describe? Surplus of crops for people

The dynastic cycle explains the cycle of power a ruling dynasty in Ancient China experiences between the economic and political systems during its reign. Which phase of the dynastic cycle chart does this describe? Different groups start to rebel against the ruling power

Which physical feature allowed for settlement in ancient China?

Which of the following was not a specific physical feature that aided settlement in Ancient China

Just like the Nile, what did the Yellow River do every year that aided settlement

The Chinese formed as a society isolated from the rest of the world. Which of the following was not a reason for it

We've been hearing the word mandate a lot recently. What is a mandate?

What was the Mandate of Heaven?

What is the Dynastic Cycle?

Tang the Successful came to power after overthrowing a harsh king. This is an example of how the Shang Dynasty reached which period of the Dynastic Cycle?