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Accomplishments of the Shang

Discover the importance of the Middle Kingdom concept, rise of the Zhou Dynasty, Mandate of Heaven belief, and key philosophical ideas of Confucianism, Daoism, and Legalism. Explore the rich history of Bronze Work, Silk Production, and Jade Work in ancient China.

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Accomplishments of the Shang

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  1. Accomplishments of the Shang Written Language Bronze Work Silk Production Jade Work

  2. Middle Kingdom Why did the Chinese see themselves as the Middle Kingdom?

  3. Zhou Dynasty: 1046-256 BCE Officially the longest dynasty lasting 790 years But it really only controlled China until 771 BCE – so for 257 years For the next 500 years, they pretended to rule but the real control was held by leaders in various small states (feudalism)

  4. Big trends under the Zhou Dynasty • The Mandate of Heaven is an ancient Chinese belief and philosophical idea that god (天; Tian) granted emperors the right to rule based on their ability to govern well and fairly.

  5. Decentralization • After 771 BCE: Feudalism • Warring States Period • Rise of the shi- the intellectual elite – including Confucius • 100 Schools of Thought: • Confucianism • Daoism • Legalism

  6. Poem from the Zhou Dynasty Book of Songs: Which plant is not yellow? Which day don’t we march? Which man does not go to bring peace to the four quarters? Which plant is not brown? Which man is not sad? Have pity on us soldiers, Treated as though we were not men! We are neither rhinos nor tigers, Yet are led through the wilds: Have pity on us soldiers, never resting morn or night. A thick-furred fox Scurries through the dark grass: Our loaded carts Proceed along the Zhou road.

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