How Did The Yellow River Graced The Chinese Civilization

The Yellow River graced the Chinese civilizations in numerous ways relating to agriculture and their economy. The Yellow river is 3,395 miles log, the third longest river in Asia. The Yellow River was also called , "The River of Sorrows" because of the destructive floods that came regularly. The floods were caused by loess, or fine windblown soil, settling to the bottom of the river, leading to a rise in the water level. These destructive floods killed numerous people, destroyed crops, and devastated villages. Chinese laborers worked constantly to build and repair irrigation systems that prevented river overflows. The need for organized system for reparation of irrigation systems, which required both tough labor and innovative thinking,
lead to the development of a [powerful central government. The Yellow River was the source of fertile soil for their crops, which often led to a surplus of food and population growth,