Shang dynasty - Wikipedia
WEBThe Shang dynasty (Chinese: 商朝; pinyin: Shāng cháo), also known as the Yin dynasty (殷代; Yīn dài), was a Chinese royal dynasty that ruled in the Yellow River valley during the second millennium BC, traditionally succeeding the Xia dynasty and followed by the Western Zhou dynasty.
Shang Dynasty ‑ Achievements, Facts & Government - HISTORY
WEBDec 13, 2017 · The Shang Dynasty is the earliest ruling dynasty of China to be established in recorded history, though other dynasties predated it. The Shang ruled from 1600 to 1046 B.C. and heralded the...
Shang Dynasty - World History Encyclopedia
WEBJan 28, 2016 · The Shang Dynasty (c. 1600-1046 BCE) was the second dynasty of China, which succeeded the Xia Dynasty (c. 2070-1600 BCE) after the overthrow of the Xia tyrant Jie by the Shang leader, Tang.
Shang dynasty | Definition, Government, Time Period, Map, & Art
WEBShang dynasty, the first recorded Chinese dynasty for which there is both documentary and archaeological evidence. The Shang dynasty was the reputed successor to the quasi-legendary first dynasty, the Xia (c. 2070–c. 1600 bce).
King Zhou of Shang - Wikipedia
WEBDi Xin is the posthumous name given by the Shang dynasty imperial house. Di Xin was born with the family name Zi, lineage name Yin, and the given name Shou. He was called Shou, King of Shang by the kingdom of Zhou when he was alive.
Tang of Shang - Wikipedia
WEBTang of Shang. Cheng Tang[a] (born Zi Lü[b][1]), recorded on oracle bones as, in English, Tai Yi[1] (太乙) or Da Yi (大乙), was the first king of the Shang dynasty. Tang is traditionally considered a virtuous ruler, as signified with the common nickname of " Tang the Perfect " given to him. [2] According to legend, [3] as the last leader ...
China - Shang Dynasty, Oracle Bones, Bronze Age | Britannica
WEB5 days ago · The Shang dynasty —the first Chinese dynasty to leave historical records—is thought to have ruled from about 1600 to 1046 bce. (Some scholars date the Shang from the mid-18th to the late 12th century bce.) One must, however, distinguish Shang as an archaeological term from Shang as a dynastic one.
History of China - The first historical dynasty: the Shang
WEBAug 2, 2024 · The Shang dynasty —the first Chinese dynasty to leave historical records—is thought to have ruled from about 1600 to 1046 bce. (Some scholars date the Shang from the mid-18th to the late 12th century bce.)
Shang dynasty ca. 1600–1050 BCE - Smithsonian's National …
WEBThe Shang kings ruled the kingdom from the capital city. They moved their capital many times before finally settling near the modern city of Anyang, where they stayed from about 1300 BCE to 1050 BCE. The dynasty was ultimately overthrown by the Zhou people.
Shang dynasty (c. 1600–1050 B.C.E.), an introduction
WEBEstablished around 1600 B.C.E., it was centered in north China along the Yellow River valley, the so-called cradle of Chinese civilization. This area was ruled by one centralized government—the Shang royal family. The Shang kings ruled the …