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.




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