Shang Dynasty

The Shang Dynasty ruled part of China between 1600 BC and 1046 BC. What happened to the dynasty? Why did it end?

How was life in the Shang Dynasty different to today? Who was in charge and who had all the money?

The army during the Shang Dynasty was powerful and well organised. Find out about their weapons, warriors and how they used them to win battles.

The people of the Shang Dynasty prayed to lots of gods. What might happen if the gods were angry?

In the Shang Dynasty jobs included jade carvers, bronze workers, craftspeople, priests, soldiers and kings. Which would you like to have been?

Fu Hao lived during the Shang Dynasty of ancient China and was the only female head of the army. She was very important and buried with treasures.

Oracle bones are one of the earliest forms of writing, but who made them, what do they say and why were they made?

Where and when was the Shang Dynasty? Find out how we know about the Shang Dynasty.

Learn about the daily life of people in the Shang Dynasty including: homes, food and jobs.

Discover how the Shang army won battles and which weapons they used.

Learn about religion in the Shang Dynasty including: Shang gods, the afterlife and oracle bones.

Discover different jobs in the Shang Dynasty including: craftspeople, soldiers, royal guards and farm labourers.

Some say Fu Hao was the most powerful woman in the Shang Dynasty. Learn about her life.

Oracle bones are more than a thousand years old. Find out what they looked like and how we know about them.