Does Geography Determine Destiny?

Cities

These cities needed formal leadership to keep them together, and as such, the first dynasty is said to have begun, known as the Xia. Much of what is known about this early dynasty is passed down in stories and legends, and there is less evidence in the form of archaeological records to point us toward what really happened during this time. Still, stories passed down from generation to generation can contain valuable information to help us answer the question “what happened?”