Question

For people in ancient Chinese communities, flooding around the Yellow and

Yangtze Rivers was a common problem. So, some of the earliest Chinese
myths have to do with floods and the emperors who tried to stop them.
The mythical Emperor Yu is famous for being the first to succeed in stopping.
a flood. Read the passage from an ancient Chinese text about Emperor Yu.
Then follow the instructions below.
[After Emperor Yu stopped the Yellow River from flooding,] the land
was made habitable, and the the affairs of the people were ordered.
The soil was yellow earth, and its fields were of the very highest
class.
habitable: fit to live in
yellow earth: fertile, clay-like soil
Tribute of Yu, Book of Documents
Based on the information above, put the events in order.
Earlier
Later
People can safely farm the fertile land near the
river without fear of flooding.
The mythical Emperor Yu prevents the river
from flooding again.
The river floods, leaving fertile soil on the land.

Answer 1

The river floods, leaving fertile soil on the land.

The mythical Emperor Yu prevents the river from flooding again.

People can safely farm the fertile land near the river without fear of flooding.

Step-by-step explanation:

The river has to flood first for anyone to take notice and take action. After the Emperor prevents the river from flooding, people can use the benefits of the flood while avoiding potentially deadly consequences.

Hope this helps and good luck on your homework!