The Shang Dynasty ruled China from 1800 BCE to around 1046 BCE. The Shang Dynasty was, considered China’s second. The Shang ruled in The Yellow River Valley, which was located in the Central and Eastern areas of China. China’s second dynasty was founded by their first King Tang. He became the king by the rebellion which overthrew the last Xia ruler in the Battle of Mingtiao. They were the first to implement an infantry to attack their enemies. The Shang also discovered a variety of bronze weapons, tools, and ships today archaeologists have discovered bronze vessels for drinking, remnants of bronze chariots, and even bronze hairpins likely worn by the Shane elites. The Shang Dynasty produced some of the earliest forms of glazed pottery found
