Exploring Ancient China

What were some major achievements of the Shang Dynasty?

• Development of writing system, advancements in bronze metallurgy, complex social structure, contributions to art and architecture.

• Establishment of democracy

• Invention of the wheel

• Discovery of electricity

What philosophy was developed during the Zhou Dynasty?

• Taoism

• Confucianism

• Legalism

• Buddhism

How were oracle bones used in ancient China?

• Oracle bones were primarily used for writing poetry.

• Oracle bones were used for divination by inscribing questions and interpreting the resulting cracks.

• Oracle bones were used as currency in trade.

• Oracle bones were used to create pottery designs.

What was the feudal system like in the Zhou Dynasty?

• The feudal system in the Zhou Dynasty involved a decentralized structure with land granted by the king to nobles, who governed territories and had vassals.

• The feudal system was highly centralized with the king controlling all land directly.

• Nobles had no vassals and were directly appointed by the emperor.

• The feudal system was based on a democratic structure with equal land distribution.

What types of art and culture were prominent during the Shang Dynasty?

• Prominent art and culture during the Shang Dynasty included bronze casting, jade carving, and ritual artifacts.

• Textile weaving and embroidery

• Pottery painting and sculpture

• Calligraphy and landscape painting