Shang Dynasty (1 Jan 1765 Jahr v. Chr. – 1 Jan 1045 Jahr v. Chr.)
Beschreibung:
Control the North China Plain – near Yellow River
Theocracy: King = Political, religious, military leader
Hereditary monarchy (eldest son) - Only males can be king
Couldn’t exert as much control further away from capital
Areas outside, controlled by local aristocrats
Military and Society:
Rule from behind walled cities: Hangtu – stamped earth
Fought frequently with the fang
people
Weapons: daggers, composite bows,
light chariots, axes
Human sacrifices
POWs that protected Shang people from famine and were decapitated
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Datum:
1 Jan 1765 Jahr v. Chr.
1 Jan 1045 Jahr v. Chr.
~ 720 years