Early China - Ch.3 AP World History
Early China Ch.3 AP Worlds Agriculture ? Erratic and restricted moisture South was political and intellectual Potential productive land Demanded intense human labor Shang Empire ? Originated in part of yellow river valley Various cities as capitals > *Anyang King often on road, king looked at as link between people and gods People worshiped male ancestors Divination ? Used to ascertain will of gods before taking actions Sacrifices made to gods and ancestors Sacrifices included, but were not limited to: Burial of kings, killing of animals and humans, killing of women and children Technology Advances- Copper and tin used to make weapons, instruments, and ritual vessels Horse-drawn chariots Pictograms and phonetic symbols Zhou Empire-