Define what a dynasty is

Long-term family rule, every heir is next in line to rule

Which dynasty was believed to be the first dynasty in China prior to Shang?

The Xia dynasty, no records of existing thought to have lasted from 2700 - 1600 BCE

What was the Shang Dynasty?

A dynasty ruling from 1600 - 1046 BCE, they are the earliest proven dynasty to have lived in ancient China

How was the social class for ancient China?

Rulers, military, and government officials were the top. Then came the Artisans and skilled workers. Lastly at the bottom were the farmers or peasants.

What did ancient China believe in religiously?

They believed in the spirit world and that they could talk to them through Shamen.

Person who is able to communicate with the dead

How did oracle bones work?

A person asking a question would write it on a bone, which would then be heated up until cracked by a Shamen. These cracks would then be interpreted by the Shamen

Where was the earliest Chinese script found on?

Oracle bones, the writing it elf may have started with the Shang dynasty

Describe how things were built in ancient China

Buildings were built on compressed soil for foundation; walls were long as they were wide enough to keep outsider out

How did bronze play a role in China

Bronze tools, weapons, and crafts were made. Foundries were created, and made thousands of bronze artifacts

What would be buried with someone who passed away?

They were buried with many tools, weapons, and instruments

Female military general that had many weapons, servants, and ornaments at her tomb. It was uncommon for females to have such status with the king and have a military job.

What did Wu Zhou do to the Shang dynasty?

They overthrew their rule at the battle of Muye, claiming that Shang lost his mandate of heaven and was corrupt.

Where did Zhou establish his base, ruling for how long?

Settled base at the eastern part of the Yellow River Valley, dynasty lasted for 800 years.

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Ancient China

Q and A for Ancient China

Question	Answer
Where was the earliest community within China?	The Huang He River
Define what a dynasty is	Long-term family rule, every heir is next in line to rule
What were pastoralists called by other communities?	Barbarians
Which dynasty was believed to be the first dynasty in China prior to Shang?	The Xia dynasty, no records of existing thought to have lasted from 2700 - 1600 BCE
What was the Shang Dynasty?	A dynasty ruling from 1600 - 1046 BCE, they are the earliest proven dynasty to have lived in ancient China
How was the social class for ancient China?	Rulers, military, and government officials were the top. Then came the Artisans and skilled workers. Lastly at the bottom were the farmers or peasants.
What did ancient China believe in religiously?	They believed in the spirit world and that they could talk to them through Shamen.
What is a Shaman?	Person who is able to communicate with the dead
How did oracle bones work?	A person asking a question would write it on a bone, which would then be heated up until cracked by a Shamen. These cracks would then be interpreted by the Shamen
Where was the earliest Chinese script found on?	Oracle bones, the writing it elf may have started with the Shang dynasty
Describe how things were built in ancient China	Buildings were built on compressed soil for foundation; walls were long as they were wide enough to keep outsider out
How did bronze play a role in China	Bronze tools, weapons, and crafts were made. Foundries were created, and made thousands of bronze artifacts
What would be buried with someone who passed away?	They were buried with many tools, weapons, and instruments
Who was lady Fu Hao?	Female military general that had many weapons, servants, and ornaments at her tomb. It was uncommon for females to have such status with the king and have a military job.
What did Wu Zhou do to the Shang dynasty?	They overthrew their rule at the battle of Muye, claiming that Shang lost his mandate of heaven and was corrupt.
Where did Zhou establish his base, ruling for how long?	Settled base at the eastern part of the Yellow River Valley, dynasty lasted for 800 years.

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