HISTORY
ANCIENT CHINA
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Question
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Ruled over the other classes
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Made up 90% of the population
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Produced goods that were essential to life
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Were wealthy but not valued by society
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Detailed explanation-1: -Three important values of shang culture are family, advice from gods, and children respecting their parents.
Detailed explanation-2: -The use of jade, long associated as the trademark of Chinese jewelry, evolved into a sophisticated art form during the Shang Dynasty. More precious than gold, jade carving took tremendous skill and years of training. Artisans used jade in early Neolithic blades, and later in ornaments, jewelry and sculpture.
Detailed explanation-3: -In summary, the Shang dynasty created an economy based on agriculture, trade, and the work of its craftspeople. Trade routes were used to connect them with faraway lands. While they traded directly in goods, they also used the cowrie shells as a system of currency.
Detailed explanation-4: -Within Shang culture, the king also functioned as a priest. It was believed that ancestors communicated through the god Di, and the Shang king led in the worship of Shangdi, considered the supreme ancestor, as well as communicating with the other ancestors.