1. Shang Dynasty Casey Nasetka Tanner George Period 2

2. Date Of Rule 1650 B.C. – 1911 Lasted for 3500 Years

3. Leaders There were at least 30 emperors of the Shang Dynasty. http://www.travelchinaguide.com/intro/ history/shang/ Tang- First ruler Overthrew the tyrannical rule of Jie of the Xia Dynasty Society was stable People lived happy

4. Leaders Pan Geng Moved capital to Yin. Dynasty is now also called Yin Shang. Country was prosperous during his reign.

5. Leaders Wu Ding Enlarged domain of country through war. Developed strong social productivity. Advancements in textile, medicine, and astronomy.

6. Leaders Zhou Last ruler of Shang Dynasty. Treated the people poorly. Ironically, he was defeated by the tribe Zhou.

7. Achievements Music Bronze Casting Techniques Allowed musical instruments to be created, Form of Writing Accurate Calendar Agriculture

8. Achievements Fishing Industry Crafting Invented Porcelain Jade Carving

9. Notable Events Increased growth of agriculture. Developed heir writing system Industrialized bronze casting

10. Contact with Other Cultures Shang armies fought frequently with neighboring settlements and nomadic herders from the North.