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Early Shang Period Fact-Matching Game

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Summoning Knowledge...

About This Challenge

In this fact-matching game, players will have the opportunity to piece together important information fragments from the Early Shang Period (1600-1500 BCE). Explore the rich history of this time period as you uncover key details and piece together the puzzle of the past.

  • Discover the significance of oracle bone inscriptions in understanding the beliefs and practices of the Shang dynasty.
  • Uncover the advancements in bronze metallurgy and craftsmanship that characterized the Early Shang Period.
  • Explore the social structure and political organization of the Shang dynasty, including the role of the king and the importance of ancestor worship.

Game Details: This fact-matching game offers players the chance to delve into the mysteries of the Early Shang Period through a series of challenging puzzles and quests. Use spells for hints and extra time to help you uncover the truth behind this fascinating time in history!

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  • The Early Shang Period is also known as the Erligang period.
  • The capital city of the Shang Dynasty during the Early Shang Period was located in Zhengzhou.
  • The Early Shang Period saw the development of a hierarchical society with the king at the top.
  • Bronze casting became a major industry during the Early Shang Period.
  • Oracle bones were used for divination during the Early Shang Period.
  • The Early Shang Period marked the beginning of Chinese writing with the use of oracle bones.
  • The Shang Dynasty was the first recorded dynasty in Chinese history.
  • The Early Shang Period saw the rise of large walled cities.
  • Bronze vessels were used for ritual purposes during the Early Shang Period.
  • The Early Shang Period saw the use of chariots in warfare.
  • The Shang Dynasty had a complex system of writing and a calendar during the Early Shang Period.
  • The Early Shang Period saw the introduction of the concept of the Mandate of Heaven.
  • The Shang Dynasty was characterized by a strong military and centralized government during the Early Shang Period.
  • The Shang Dynasty practiced human sacrifice during the Early Shang Period.
  • The Early Shang Period saw the use of jade and ivory in art and artifacts.
  • The Shang Dynasty had a sophisticated system of social classes during the Early Shang Period.
  • The Early Shang Period saw the development of elaborate tombs for the elite members of society.
  • The Shang Dynasty had a strong emphasis on ancestor worship during the Early Shang Period.
  • The Early Shang Period saw the use of bronze weapons such as swords and axes.
  • The Shang Dynasty traded with neighboring regions and had a sophisticated economy during the Early Shang Period.

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