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. Since many historians question whether the Xia Dynasty really existed, the Shang Dynasty may have actually been the first in China and the origin of Chinese culture.
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Timeline
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1600 BCE - 1046 BCEWriting develops in China during the Shang Dynasty.
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1600 BCE - 1046 BCEShang Dynasty in China.
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c. 1300 BCEThe Chinese Shang dynasty moves its capital to Yin (modern Anyang).
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c. 1250 BCE - c. 1150 BCEThe I-Ching, the Book of Changes, is written.
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1250 BCE - 1192 BCEReign of the great Emperor Wu Ding of the Shang Dynasty in China.
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c. 1250 BCE - 1046 BCEOracle Bones in use in China during the Shang Dynasty.
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1046 BCEBattle of Mue, Shang Emperor Zhou defeated by King Wu of Zhou. End of the Shang Dynasty.
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1046 BCE - 771 BCEWestern Zhou dynasty replaces the Shang Dynasty in China.
