China began along the Huang He River valley. The first dynasty to start in China was the Xia Dynasty. The Xia Dynasty was led by Yu The Great. He led the people to build canals in order to control the flooding of the Huang He River. He then passed power to his son Qi. Qi began the system of dynastic or the hereditary system.
After the Xia Dynasty fell, the Shang Dynasty began in 1766 B.C. The capital city of the Shang Dynasty was Anyang. Kings were the head of all clans, claiming a common ancestor. However, they only controlled small areas. Their hierarchy system went as follows: Royals, Noble Warriors, Artisans and Merchants, Peasants. They used oracle bones as part of their religious practice. A question is carved in bones or shells, then
After the Xia Dynasty fell, the Shang Dynasty began in 1766 B.C. The capital city of the Shang Dynasty was Anyang. Kings were the head of all clans, claiming a common ancestor. However, they only controlled small areas. Their hierarchy system went as follows: Royals, Noble Warriors, Artisans and Merchants, Peasants. They used oracle bones as part of their religious practice. A question is carved in bones or shells, then