Shang Dynasty China

c. 1600–1046 BCE

Shang Dynasty China is characterized by the development of a writing system, bronze metallurgy, ancestor worship and divination, and more!

Technology: Writing

Important terms and concepts

Shang dynasty

Anyang

Ancestor worship

Oracle bone

Plastron

Divination

Important Names

King Wu Ding

Queen Fu Hao

Technology: Bronze Metallurgy

Important terms and concepts

Shang dynasty

Anyang

Bronze

Bronze casting

Metallurgy

Taotie

Section-Mold Technique / Piece-Mold Technique

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