Shang Dynasty

The Shang Dynasty ruled part of China between 1600BC and 1046BC. What happened to the dynasty? Why did it end?

How was life in the Shang Dynasty different to today? Who was in charge and who had all the money?

The army during the Shang Dynasty was powerful and well organised. Find out about their weapons, warriors and how they used them to win battles.

The people of the Shang Dynasty prayed to lots of gods. What might happen if the gods were angry?

In the Shang Dynasty jobs included jade carvers, bronze workers, craftspeople, priests, soldiers and kings. Which would you like to have been?

Fu Hao lived during the Shang Dynasty of ancient China and was the only female head of the army. She was very important and buried with treasures.

Oracle bones are one of the earliest forms of writing, but who made them, what do they say and why were they made?

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