Ancient China
13 articles tagged with "Ancient China"
Urban Development in Ancient China: 1000 BC to 500 BC
Explore urban development in ancient China from 1000 BC to 500 BC, marked by commercial growth, social stratification, and city-state competition.
The Emergence of Urban Centers in Ancient China
Explore ancient China's urban evolution from temple complexes to fortified cities during the Shang and Later Zhou periods, reflecting societal organization shifts.
Shang Dynasty Oracle Bones: Foundations of Ancient Chinese Writing
Explore the Shang Dynasty's use of oracle bones for divination and record-keeping, key to early Chinese writing and societal structure.
The Emergence and Evolution of Clan-Based Social Structures in Ancient China
Explore clan-based social structures during the Chou period in ancient China, emphasizing marriage rules, patriarchal authority, and Confucian ideals.
Status and Ritual in Early Chinese Society
Explore the social and religious dynamics that defined noble status in early Chinese society during the Warring States Period.
Ancient Chinese Social Hierarchies: Landowners and Peasants
Explore ancient China's social hierarchy during the Shang and Zhou dynasties, where landowning nobles dominated over peasant farmers.
Cultural Diffusion in Ancient China: 1500 Years of Expansion
Explore 1500 years of cultural expansion in ancient China from the Xia Dynasty to early Tang era through political unification, Confucian thought, and technological advancements.
The Chou Dynasty's Cultural Impact Amidst Political Fragmentation
Explore the Chou Dynasty's impact on ancient China through political fragmentation and cultural advancements.
Shang Civilization: Political, Social, and Cultural Dynamics
Explore the complex political, social, and cultural dynamics of China's Shang dynasty from 1600-1046 BCE through bronze casting, oracle bones, and extensive trade networks.
Millet and Early Agricultural Development in Ancient China
Explore early Chinese agriculture marked by millet cultivation along the Yellow River, leading to technological and societal developments during the Neolithic period.
Early Agricultural Societies: Social Organization in Ancient China
Explore Neolithic China's transition to agriculture, clan structures, and early social stratification from 10,000-2500 BCE.
The Enduring Nature of Chinese Civilization
Explore China's 2500-year history marked by cultural continuity, Confucian influence, and political stability despite divisions.
Early Economic Exchange and Its Forms
Explore the history of early economic exchange, from symbolic gifts to formalized trade systems, highlighting its role in political relationships.