2. Chinese Pre-History

3. Yangshao Culture (仰韶文化)

4. Yangshao House

5. Yangshao Pottery

6. Longshan Culture (龙山文化)

7. Longshan Pottery

8. Longshan Jade

9. Proto-Writing?

10. Proto-Writing?

11. Xia Dynasty & Erlitou Real city found at Erlitou
Palace buildings & royal tombs
Peak of development: BC

15. Important features of Shang
Real Chinese writing!!!
Advanced silk production
Advanced bronze tools and crafts
Porcelain production
Large walled cities on grid pattern
Chinese lunar calendar
Fascination with dragons
Cowrie shells for money
Human sacrifice
Wheeled vehicles & horses
Kings as intermediaries with gods