SHANG DYNASTY

A STATUE REPRESENTATION OF THE BRONZE AGE CIVILIZATION

• This statue was created to represent the Bronze Age civilization.
• This is a statue that represents the Shang dynasty.
• The Shang dynasty was the only Bronze Age civilization.

ORACLE BONE INSCRIPTIONS

• Oracle bone inscriptions started when the Shang family ruled.
• They were used to give answers to questions.
• In order to do that they used a bronze hot rod producing cracks which were answers.
• It also helped them decide what to do when faced with difficult situations.

FORBIDDEN CITY

• It became known as the forbidden city because it was built to protect the emperor.
• The forbidden city is an example of the Shang dynasty's architectural principle.
• For 500 years ordinary people were not allowed in the grounds of the forbidden city.

BROZE VESSEL

• This is a ritual bronze vessel made during the Shang dynasty.
• It was used to offer food or drinks to gods,deceased ancestors and spirits.
• They were also used to symbolize ranks and often contained references to ancient imperial ethos,culture and music.