China developed apart from the other countries because of its geography. What were the three features of Shang culture? Three features of Shang culture are that they build their house out of wood, walls made of earth surrounded the buildings for protection, and all were needed because it was time for constant war.
How the river helped
Just like the Yellow River, the Yangtze played an important role in the development of the culture and civilization of Ancient China. Farmers that lived along the Yangtze River took advantage of the warm climate and rainy weather to grow rice. The Yangtze also served as a boundary between northern and southern China.