Lesson 5: Shang and Zhou China

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• Lesson 5 Shang and Zhou China
• Lesson Questions What were the distinctive
  features of Shang China? What were some of the
  most significant differences between the Western
  and Eastern Zhou periods?
• Lesson Objective The students will understand
  the origins, character and evolution of the Shang
  and Zhou dynasties.

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• Shang and Zhou China
• Neolithic Age
• Settled Agriculture c. 5000 B.C.E.
• Cultural Diversity
• Xia Dynasty 2207-1766 B.C.E.
• Shang Dynasty 1700-1050 B.C.E.
• Aristocratic clans
• Cities
• Anyang
• Warfare
• Chariots Bronze Weapons
• Religion
• Ancestor Worship
• Divination
• Oracle Bones
• Writing

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• Zhou Dynasty 1050-256 B.C.E.
• Western Zhou 1050-771 B.C.E.
• Battle of Muye 1050 B.C.E.
• Mandate of Heaven
• Di (or Ti)
• Son of Heaven
• Feudal Society
• King Land
• Aristocrats Military Service
• Hereditary Titles
• Aristocratic Values
• Eastern Zhou 771-256 B.C.E.
• Warring States Period 480-256 B.C.E.
• Infantry and Cavalry
• Crossbow Iron Weapons
• Economic Policies
• Marshes Irrigation

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Neolithic Cultures
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Shang Chariot
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Shang Chariot
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Shang Oracle Bone Tortoise Shell
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Shang Oracle Bone Calf Leg
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Shang Oracle Bones
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Shang Bronze Tripods
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Shang Bronze Ritual Vessel
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• Formative Assessment
• What were the distinctive features of Shang China?

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• Formative Assessment
• What were some of the most significant
  differences between the Western and Eastern Zhou
  periods?

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• Define
• Mandate of Heaven