HISTORY
ANCIENT CHINA
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Compass
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Wheel
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creation of the calendar based on two different patterns,
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Xia dynasty brought about what would become the foundation of Chinese rule, namely that of familial succession, with sons following fathers to the throne. The Xia dynasty was overthrown in 1600 B.C.E. by the first Shang leader.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Yellow Emperor created Chinese culture and established a form of government which would last for centuries. He is credited with inventing musical instruments, developing the production of silk, instituting law and customs, and the development of medicine and agriculture.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Xia also created a calendar, which is said to be China’s first calendar, using the Big Dipper to determine months.
Detailed explanation-4: -The Shang calendar was at first lunar-based, but a solar-based one was developed by a man named Wan-Nien, who established a 365-day year through his observations and pinpointed the two solstices. Shang Dynasty artisans created sophisticated bronze works, ceramics and trinkets made from jade.