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Shang Dynasty
The Shang Dynasty was a Chinese dynasty in the 2nd Millenia BCE, preceding the Zhou dynasty. It is located near the arable land created by the Yellow River and the Yangtze River. It was the first historical dynasty in China, and historians know about the Shang Dynasty through their relics such as the oracle bones uesd by the Shang Dynasty for divination.
Capital
The last capital of the Shang dynasty is located near Anyang, and royal tombs and oracle bones are located there. Chariots are also located in the royal tombs there.
Writing
The Shang Dynasty was the first dynasty with writing.
Sacrifices
The Shang Dynasty sacrificed cattle in their royal tombs, and also when the woman warrior Fu Hao died her troops that she commanded were buried with her.
Fall
The Shang Dynasty's last king was bad, and lost the Mandate of Heaven, creating turmoil within the Shang Dynasty.
Other Reasons
-The lead in the bronzes that the royal people used poisoned the users of the bronzes by brain damage. -Alcohol poisoning hurt the royal members of the Shang Dynasty because they did not know about the dangers that alcohol possessed. -They were defeated in battle by the Zhou dynasty.
Bibliography: Beniretto Class Notes. http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/538446/Shang-dynasty : Shang Dynasty Overview, by Encyclopedia Britannica.
Eric Gao.
