Shang Dynasty
10 articles tagged with "Shang Dynasty"
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.
Early Chinese Monarchy: Rituals, Land Management, and Astronomical Foundations
Explore the early Chinese monarchy's focus on rituals, land management, and astronomical foundations in maintaining cosmic harmony and governance.
Religious Foundations of Chinese Political Authority
Explore how ancient China's rulers justified their power through religious practices, introducing concepts like mandate of heaven and cyclic history.
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.
The Fall of Shang Dynasty and Rise of Zhou in Ancient China
Explore the pivotal transition from Shang to Zhou Dynasty in ancient China, shaping millennia of imperial rule.
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.
The Emergence of Shang Civilization in Early China
Explore the emergence of the Shang dynasty in early China, marked by urbanization, writing systems, bronze metallurgy, and military dominance.
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 Civilizations and Their Interactions
Explore early civilizations' rise from 4000 BC, marked by urbanization, agriculture, and trade, shaping complex societies in Mesopotamia, Egypt, Indus Valley, Minoan Crete, and China.