MMW 11 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Shang Dynasty, Consort Fu, Contour Line

• School: UCSD
• Department: Making of the Modern World
• Course: MMW 11
• Professor: Edmond Chang

Document Summary

Erlitou culture burial practices and divination; continuity between xia and the shang dynasty. Geographical determinism insulated, distinct region and spirits). Oracle bones used to communicate with ancestors and ask for approval/conduct rituals. Shamanism the belief that kings (shamans) could interact with the unseen world (of gods. Portrayal of di supreme spirit; believed to control victory in battle, success or failure in. Consort fu hao consort of wu ding, king of shang dynasty under whom shang power harvests, weather conditions and the fate of the kingdom. Di was not sacrificed to. reached its zenith; participated in ritual ceremonies and military activities (two things not usually open for women to be apart of) importance shown by her elaborate tomb. Shang tombs very elaborate; left deceased with many of their lavish possessions. Yellow river northern china river; high silt content (46%); unusually high riverbed that caused frequent flooding which brought people together to help control flooding but favored centralization.