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Contains some of the oldest-known Chinese history and mythology, including information on the early dynasties like the Xia, Shang, and Zhou Dynasties.
A
Book of Poetry (Shijing)
B
Book of Rites
C
Book of History (Shujing)
D
Book of Changes (Yijing of I Ching)
E
Spring and Autumn Annals (Chun Qiu)
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Shang dynasty ruled from 1750-1085 BCE and had thirty emperors. They had many advancements during their rule. They are credited with developing the first Chinese writing found on oracle bones that they would use to tell the future.

Detailed explanation-2: -The earliest known written records of history in China date from as early as 1250 BC, from the Shang dynasty ( c. 1600–1046 BC) during the reign of king Wu Ding. The oracle bone script appearing in the Shang Dynasty recorded various events of the Shang Dynasty.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Xia dynasty is said to be the first to irrigate, produce cast bronze, and build a strong army. It used oracle bones and had a calendar. Xi Zhong is credited in legend with inventing a wheeled vehicle.

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