Work Cited

"Shang Dynasty." Web log post. Shang Dynasty. N.p., n.d. Web. 25 Apr. 2013. <http://china.mrdonn.org/shang&chou.html>.

Inc., Famento. "Timeline." Weblog post. Timeline. N.p., 2008. Web. 25 Apr. 2013. <http://www.xtimeline.com/evt/view.aspx?id=102074>.

Hays, Jeffrey. "Shang Dyansty." Web log post. Ancient Chinese History. N.p., 2008. Web. 25 Apr. 2013. <http://factsanddetails.com/china.php?itemid=42>.

"Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History." Web log post. Vessel (zun) [Probably from Anyang, Henan Province, China] (50.61.5). The Metropolitan Museum of Art, n.d. Web. 25 Apr. 2013. <http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/works-of-art/50.61.5>.

Mr. Zhang Peng Chuan. "Regional Traits and Mobility of the Design Culture in Ancient China - and the Starting Point for Design Education in Contemporary China." Web log post.Iridescent ::. N.p., 2011. Web. 25 Apr. 2013. <http://iridescent.icograda.org/journal/journal14.php>.

"Shang Dynasty." Web log post. Shang Dynasty. N.p., n.d. Web. 25 Apr. 2013. <http://clccharter.org/wyatt1/Ancient Civilizations/China/Shang webpage.html>.

"A6017 Wine Vessel (Jue), Bronze, Maker Unknown, China, Shang Dynasty, C. 1600-1046 BCE - Powerhouse Museum Collection." Web log post. A6017 Wine Vessel (Jue), Bronze, Maker Unknown, China, Shang Dynasty, C. 1600-1046 BCE - Powerhouse Museum Collection. N.p., n.d. Web. 25 Apr. 2013. <http://www.powerhousemuseum.com/collection/database/?irn=185000>.

"History of China." Web log post. HowStuffWorks. N.p., n.d. Web. 25 Apr. 2013. <http://history.howstuffworks.com/asian-history/history-of-china.htm>.

Opinion on farming

Farming in the Shang Dynasty

By: Alyssa McHale

Farming in the Shang dynasty was outstandingly hard. Farmers did not get as much respect as the others. For homes, the farmers got to live in very small homes made out of bamboo. This was mostly in the summer. But, in the winter the farmers would usually be moved to villages. Constantly moving around could affect there settlement. The winter houses were even worse. They were one room houses, with no furniture.

The farmers had to work on the farms assigned by the rulers and nobles. They did not own the land. They had no saying on anything, not even where they farmed. Most of the food they grew did not even go to them. They had to give most of it to the nobles. The farmers worked mostly 24/7.

These tasks are very hard because they had to work all the time which means they did not have time for their families, and after doing all this work, they did not get a repay. The nobles got most of the food which would be hard for the farmers to manage. If the farmers kept moving around from place to place where they lived, this would become a challenge. They would not be able to settle in the place they wanted to be. They had no choice. This is why farming was most likely a challenge for the farmers.

http://china.mrdonn.org/shang&chou.html

The Shang Dynasty Bronze Age

By: Alyssa McHale

       The Bronze age was a very important time in the Shang dynasty. Started in 2000 B.C., the bronze age was born. In the Shang dynasty, also known as the Yin dynasty the bronze age was very helpful by making tools out of the bronze.

       The Shang dynasty was one of the first dynasties in China to get involved in the Bronze age. People who lived in the Shang dynasty were more successful with this bronze. They made tools to help fight and also help protect.

       They not only made weapons, but made wine vessels, regular vessels, decorations, etc. The Shang dynasty got involved in the bronze age because they knew it was helpful for them to create these things to become a stronger dynasty.

 

http://www.xtimeline.com/evt/view.aspx?id=102074

Interview with Shang Dynasty Ruler!

Question: Good morning, Emporer Shang! What are two of the most important events that have happened in your dynasty so far?

Answer: I would say the two most important events that have occoured in my dynasty so far are the development of the system of writing, and the Bronze age.

Question: Why was the development of the system of writing so important?

Answer: These events were so important because the development of the system of writing helped my dynasty become more eduated. The system of writing consists of 3,000 symbols. We usually write on tiny strips of bamboo.

Question: Why was the Bronze age so important to your dynasty?

Answer: The Bronze age was so important because my dynasty was able to create things made out of bronze to make things such as weapons to have a stronger army, things for cooking such as making pots and bowls, etc.

Question: How did the Bronze make your weapons better?

Answer: The weapons got stronger, which helped us in the war. We made shields and weapons to help protect us, and to help us win.

Question: When did these two significant things take place?

Answer: The bronze age began around 2000 B.C. and lasted for about 2,000 years. The system of writing has been used for about 3,500 years.

Question: Thank you for your time with us today. We hope to see you again soon.




http://factsanddetails.com/china.php?itemid=42

Sights or Artifacts

Add caption
 This is a picture of a ritual vessel, also known as a guang.
This artifact was used from (1600– 1050 B.C.)
The guang was used to pour wine and other beverages.
 http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/works-of-art/50.61.5



Add caption
This is a picture of a large-scale bronze ritual vessel used by the royal family.
This was used to help make bronze.
Found by archaeologists in 1998.
http://iridescent.icograda.org/journal/journal14.php

Add caption
This is a picture of the ritual wine vessel, also known as the Zun.
This was used to store wine, and also for decoration.
It was a great example of Ancient Chinese artisanship.
Used from (1600- 1050 B.C.)
http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/works-of-art/50.61.5

Add caption
This is a picture of a bronze vessel that was filled with food and
water to be offered for ancient ancestors.
This vessel was used during the Shang dynasty bronze age.
http://clccharter.org/wyatt1/Ancient%20Civilizations/China/Shang%20webpage.html

Add caption
This is another wine vessel.
Also known as the Jue and Jia-wine cups.
These cups are one of the two earliest types of containers in the bronze era in China.
This was used in 1000 B.C.
http://www.powerhousemuseum.com/collection/database/?irn=185000

Shang Dynasty Map

Add caption
This map is showing what China is today, and where the Shang dynasty is located. The outlined red area is current China. The blue lines are some of the rivers in China. Some rivers located around the Shang dynasty in China are the Huang He river, etc. The white area shown is the Shang dynasty, located in Eastern China.

http://history.howstuffworks.com/asian-history/history-of-china.htm