East Asian History (Xia and Shang)

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dentify the major characteristics of the Xia and Shang dynasties, as well as their 1-Identify the major characteristics of the Xia and Shang dynasties, as well as their importance to China’s 1-Identify the major characteristics of the Xia and Shang dynasties, as well as their importance to China’s development;
2-Compare and contrast Shang and its contemporary, Sanxingdui;
3-Explain the effects of major technological developments, such as writing and bronze working; and
4-Analyze key aspects of Shang society, religion, warfare, and political organization.
5-Choose one of the Discussion Questions at the end of the 01 Shang oracle bones reading and answer it. Be sure to copy and paste the question before your answer so that I know which one you chose.
6-Were Sanxingdui and Shang related cultures, or were they completely separate? Study the evidence in the lecture and the readings and make an argument for whether Sanxingdui and Shang were related societies.
7-Explain the problems of claiming that Xia was the first Chinese dynasty?