The Shang dynasty originated, in what would be know today as Henan, in the Yellow River valley. This land was extremely rich in soil, resulting in agriculture. The soil was very loose resulting in severe damage from earthquakes. The Yellow River valley was also very prone to bad flooding. Early during the Shang's rule they, over time, expanded their dynasty vastly over China. They extended as far north as mongolia, and as far south as the Yangzi River.

Tangs anger and hatred for Kie had been on going for 17 years. In approximated 1765 Kie was taken prisoner by Tang. He was later slain. Tang overthrew the Hsia dynasty and took the thrown, for this he was know as a victorious and wonderful leader. Tang was succeeded by hin grandson. Between Tang and Hsin, the last emperor of the Shang dynasty, there were a total of 18 rulers.

The Shang dynasty was the first Ancient Chinese civilizatio

Jade carving became quite advanced during the Shang dynasty. ceremonial weapons of jade were made, as well as jade fittings for actual weapons. Jade figurines included both human and animal shapes. Many of these have been found in tombs of the period.

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