1. After the Tower of Babel, some people crossed mountains into China and became isolated, developing a distinct culture over thousands of years. 2. Early Chinese dynasties included the Xia Dynasty who ruled for 400-500 years and the Shang Dynasty, about whom more is known. 3. The ancient Egyptians built pyramids, like the Great Pyramids, as monuments for their kings' burials to help them in the afterlife, taking treasures and possessions with them.