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- 5. River The longest river in Asia and was important in the development of ancient Chinese civilizations.
- 7. Shang Dynasty One of the earliest Chinese dynasties. Known for their advanced metal-working with bronze, early writing, science, arts, and social hierarchy based on bronze and mining. Founded by King Cheng Tang.
- 8. A late Neolithic culture in the middle and lower Yellow River valley. Known for their skill with black clay pottery.
- 9. A system of government in which power is not centralized, with regional lords or nobles holding authority over their territories. Those of the working class would give the lord or noble a share of the crops or labor, in exchange for military protection.
- 10. Mandate of Heaven Believed to be the divine right to rule granted by heaven, as long as the emperor upheld the laws of heaven (virtue) on earth. This was used to justify the transition of power from the Shang to the Zhou Dynasty.
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- 1. A durable metal alloy (mix) made from copper and tin, used for making tools, weapons, and ritual objects during the Shang Dynasty.
- 2. Bones Inscribed animal bones and turtle shells were used for recording of early Chinese writing, providing valuable insights into the Shang Dynasty's spiritual and political beliefs and practices.
- 3. Worship A key aspect of Shang religious belief, involving the respect and offerings made to deceased ancestors to seek their blessings and protection.
- 4. A line of rulers from the same family, who inherits the throne from one generation to the next.
- 5. River/ Huang He River The second longest river in China, often known as the “Cradle of Chinese Civilization.”
- 6. Dynasty One of the longest-reigning dynasties in Chinese history followed the defeat of the Shang Dynasty. Is known for its political and cultural influence on ancient China and influenced the Mandate of Heaven. Founded by King Wu.