Wednesday, September 11, 2013

Questions for pg. 92

1) Dynasty: A ruling family
    Spirits: Supernatural beings that live in mountains, rivers, or seas
    Ancestors: Those from whom one is descended or also influenced people's fortunes
    Oracle bones: A flat piece of bone that had questions scratched on them
     Nobles: People of a high rank kingdom

2) Shang's believed they had to please the spirits, if those spirits became unhappy or angry they might suffer are poor harvest or lose a battle. Also, the Shang's believed in ancestors who influenced peoples fortunes. They then would offer their ancestors food, wine, and special prayers. They had rules about how family members should act toward one another.

3) There was a big gap between the pore and rich. Also, they didn't work together so when there was a battle they didn't come together as one.

4) If world leaders could use oracle bones today, they would ask questions with economy, government, and if they need help with anything.

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