Shang Dynasty Flashcards
What was the name of the first dynasty in China
The xia dynasty
What did archeologists find in the city of Anyang
they learned a great deal about the shang culture
Why did they believe in human sacrifices
When kings die, slaves, servants, and animals got sacrificed because they had to serve the king in the afterlife
Who led the shang government
A powerful king
What was prisoners of war used for
Laborers and human sacrifices
What tool made the army so strong
they were skilled in bronze so they made weapons
What groups made up the social classes in the Shang Dynasty
Slaves, farmers, artisans, nobles, royalty
what was their religion centered on in the Shang dynasty
Ancestor worship
What are oracle bones
Kings used oracle bones to seek advice from their ancestors
Give 2 examples of artwork during the Shang dynasty
people used jade to made mythical creatures and other animals.
