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Objective: 6.31 Locate and describe the origins of Chinese civilization in the Huang He Valley during the era of
the Shang and Zhou Dynasties
I.
The First Chinese Dynasty: Shang Dynasty
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Archaeologists believe that Chinese civilization began in the ________________ valley.
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The ___________ Dynasty is considered China’s first official dynasty.
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The king was the ____________, religious, and _____________ leader.
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Shang kings relied on military leaders called, _____________, to remain in power.
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Warlords and other royal officials were considered ________________, people in the upper class
of society.
People in Shang China:
1. Worshipped __________ gods.
2. Believed the gods could bring good or bad ___________.
3. Honored their _______________, long-dead family members.
4. Believed their ancestors would bring them _____________.
5. Made ______________ to the gods and their ancestors.
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Shang kings believed they received their power from the ____________ and their wisdom from their
______________.
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Shang artisans created many objects made of _____________.
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Civilization
Religion(s) + Describe it
Contrast it to another
civilization
Mesopotamia
Egypt
India
China
Research Questions:
1. Describe the social hierarchy of the Shang Dynasty.
2. Explain the difference between a pictograph and an ideograph.
3.
Why did Shang kings have questions scratched on oracle bones?
4.
How is silk produced? Why would the Chinese want to keep it a secret?
5.
About how many years did the Shang Dynasty last?
6. What religion is key during the Shang Dynasty?
7. Contrast the Shang Dynasty religion to the religion of the Israelites (Jews).
8. Compare the Shang Dynasty religion to the religion of the Egyptians.