Wednesday, July 22, 2009

What happened c.1150 BCE

Discuss and write down why, how and what had happened to have caused an end to the Shang Dynasty. Present your findings on your blog. Support your conclusion with evidence (primary or/and secondary)



The Ch'in dynasty was the one that caused the end of the Shang Dynasty. China was a country consisting of many different dynasties. The Shang and the Chou were the largest and most powerful in terms of political landscape. When the Chou began to weaken at around 500 BC, the neighbouring states started to go into war with each other over territory and influence. This was referred to as The Warring States Period in ancient chinese history and it did not stop till one empire ruled the entire land, The Ch'in. The Shangs, eventually fell weak to the Ch'ins, known for their ruthlessness and evil doings.

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