Chinese Dynasties

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Dynasty

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A line of rulers from the same family (hereditary)

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Logograms

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An early form of writing using characters to represent words (Chinese language).

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Nomads

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People that live with no permanent home and move from place to place.

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Shang Dynasty: One of the first Chinese dynasties with evidence of its existence.

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One of the first Chinese dynasties with evidence of its existence.

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Oracle Bones: Animal bones inscribed with questions for ancestors.

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Animal bones inscribed with questions for the ancestors to answer.

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Mandate of Heaven

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Chinese rulers must be just to gain the gods' approval.

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Ancestor Worship

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Deceased ancestors became part of the spirit world, offering advice and assistance to the living.

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Shang Dynasty began on:

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North China Plain

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Shang offering to ancestors or when a ruler died:

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Human Sacrifice

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Metal used by Shang for powerful armies:

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Bronze