WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The earliest writings in China were found on ox scapulae, tortoiseshells, and bronzes during the Shang dynasty. Dated from around 1400-1200 B.C.E, the inscriptions on bones and shells-called “oracle bones"-recorded divination used by the Shang royal house.

Detailed explanation-2: -The first dynasty The very earliest period in traditional Chinese history is called the Mythical Period, when-according to legend-the Xia dynasty ruled China. The Shang dynasty, the first historically confirmed dynasty, supposedly began when the Shang overthrew the Xia sometime around 1760 BCE.

Detailed explanation-3: -China’s oldest script was found exclusively written on bones and shells. The writings on the bones were used for divination/predicting the future during the Shang dynasty.

Detailed explanation-4: -According to tradition, the Xia dynasty was established by the legendary Yu the Great, after Shun, the last of the Five Emperors, gave the throne to him. In traditional historiography, the Xia was later succeeded by the Shang dynasty.

Detailed explanation-5: -According to the study of Shang artifacts, the development of their writing was connected to their gods and worship. Their requests, questions, and wishes to their gods were written on stones, bones, and shells. Over time, the Shang writing system evolved towards the subsequent dynasties of China.

Detailed explanation-6: -The Shang is the earliest dynasty. in Chinese history that can be verified through written and archaeological evidence. Established around 1600 BCE, it was centered in north China along the Yellow River valley, the so-called cradle of Chinese civilization.