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Shang Dynasty
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Huang He | a river flowing from western China into the Bohai Gulf. |
| Chang Jaing | a river in eastern Asia |
| River Valley | a valley formed by flowing water. |
| Oracle Bones | a group of inscribed animal bones and shells discovered in China |
| Social Classes | a division of a society based on social and economic status. |
| Noble | belonging to a hereditary class with high social or political status; aristocratic. |
| Craftspeople | a person who is skilled in a particular craft (used as a neutral alternative). |
| Trader | a person who buys and sells goods, currency, or stocks. |
| Scholar | a specialist in a particular branch of study, especially the humanities; a distinguished academic. |
| Bronze | a yellowish-brown alloy of copper with up to one-third tin. |
| Chariot | a two-wheeled horse-drawn vehicle used in ancient warfare and racing. |
| Jade | a hard, typically green stone used for ornaments and implements and consisting of the minerals jadeite or nephrite. |
| Ancestor Worship | the custom of venerating deceased ancestors who are considered still a part of the family |
| Logograph | another term for logogram |
| Human Sacrifice | the offering of the life of a human being to a deity. |
| Economy | the wealth and resources of a country or region, especially in terms of the production and consumption of goods and services. |