Shang Dynasty Overview

Front

Who took power around 1600 BC and began the Shang dynasty?

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King Cheng Tang

Front

How many kingdoms supported Cheng Tang when he came to power?

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40 kingdoms

Front

Who was the last king of the Xia dynasty that Cheng Tang overthrew?

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Jie

Front

What was the highest level in the Shang social hierarchy?

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King and ruling family

Front

Who were the second tier in the Shang social hierarchy?

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Government officials, priests and warriors

Front

What group comes after government officials in the Shang social hierarchy?

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Craftsmen

Front

Which social class comes after craftsmen in the Shang hierarchy?

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Merchants

Front

What is the social class of farmers in the Shang dynasty?

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Peasant farmers

Front

Who were at the bottom of the Shang social hierarchy?

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Slaves