Chapter 18.1
Master the Shang Dynasty - China's First Bronze Age Civilization
You will explore ancient China's first documented dynasty and discover their revolutionary bronze casting, oracle bone writing, and complex social systems.
What You'll Learn
You learn Shang Dynasty bronze casting and ceremonial vessel techniques.
You discover oracle bones containing earliest known Chinese writing systems.
You explore Shang social hierarchy with divine kings and classes.
You understand agricultural innovations supporting permanent Shang Dynasty settlements.
What You'll Practice
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You analyze oracle bone inscriptions and bronze artifact archaeological evidence.
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You examine Shang Dynasty social structure and divine kingship concepts.
3
You connect writing systems with astronomical observations and divination practices.
Why This Matters
You gain essential knowledge about how early civilizations developed writing, technology, and government systems that still influence our world today.
This Unit Includes
Practice exercises
Learning resources
Skills
Bronze Casting
Oracle Bones
Ancient Writing
Social Hierarchy
Chinese History
OH Curriculum Aligned
