The Shang Dynasty – China
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The Shang Dynasty dominated ancient China between 1500 and 1045 b.c.e.
China’s Eternal Army
Qin Shi Huangdi was the first emperor to unite China. To protect his tomb in the afterlife, he had his fearsome army replicated in terracotta.
The First River Civilizations
The river civilizations all contributed many useful things for the future. These contributions led to many great things.
Flood in the Yellow River, China, 1887
High rain fall caused the Yellow River to overtop its banks leading to a widespread flood and the deaths of 900,000.
