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Chapter 5 Shang
Pirate Chart
Question | Answer |
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Shang | 1766 to 1122 B.C.E |
Political | -Bronze production center -Somewhat military based -Had a monarchy(had kings) -Objective of the rulers were to maintain there rule -Used local rulers |
Interactions With Environment | -Mined for copper and tin in the Yellow River Valley -Used rivers for agriculture |
Religion | -Had tombs or resting places for there rulers -Had sacrifices -The sacrificial victims joined the king in death |
Art and Architecture | -Had craftsman -Palaces -Pottery -Used wood and bone |
Technology | -Had a writing system -Used Bronze metallurgy -Had wheeled vehicles including chariots and wagons -Used bronze to make better weapons -Had walls for defense of the city |
Economic | -Somewhat of a trade, exchanged inventions(chariots from Indo Europeans) -Mostly relied on bronze production -Relied also on agriculture |
Society | -Revolved around cities -The capital was very important to the society -Forced public life |