The Shang Dynasty was the first real dynasty in ancient China, spanning over 30 kings across 7 different capitals. The Shang emperors would write questions on ox bones and heat them to receive answers from ancestors by interpreting the cracks. The Shang dynasty is considered the Bronze Age of China, where bronze was more valuable than gold and used to make various items through molds.

5. Turtle Shells. The ancient Chinese wrote their stories and history on turtle shells. 1,000 of years later the Chinese dug up them and found history!

6. Map The Shang dynasty was in the middle east part of China.

8. About The Author Ellie Lives in Wellesley Ma, with her mean brother, 2 dogs Gracie and Buddy, and a Gorilla. She loves to horseback riding and shows in hunter jumper classes, and plays tennis and squash. Ellie loves animals, and is a animal rights activist, and a member of many animal foundations. She is a spy, also likes reading, and wants her own horses and to be a billon air. She also wants to be a lawyer and a part time horse trainer.