The Shang Dynasty was the second dynasty in the history of the mainland. This dynasty lasted for more than 500 years, and was the first dynasty in China to have a written record of the same period directly. Let's take a look at the top ten historical events of the Shang Dynasty:
1. Shang Tang destroys Xia: Shang Tang, the founder of the Shang Dynasty, united with other tribes at the end of the Xia Dynasty to overthrow Xia Wei's rule and establish the Shang Dynasty. This was the first dynastic change in Chinese history.
2. Pangeng moved to Yin: Pangeng was an important monarch of the Shang Dynasty, who moved the capital from Xian (present-day Qufu, Shandong) to Yin (present-day Anyang, Henan), which stabilized the political, economic, and cultural center of the Shang Dynasty and laid the foundation for the long-term development of the Shang Dynasty.
3. Wu Ding Zhongxing: Wu Ding was an outstanding monarch of the Shang Dynasty, and during his reign, the country was strong and became known as "Zhongxing". He carried out large-scale military campaigns and expanded the territory of the Shang Dynasty.
4. The Rebellion of the Ninth Dynasty: During the reigns of the nine Shang kings from Zhongding to Pangeng, the Shang Dynasty was politically chaotic and weakened due to the struggle for the throne and the invasion of foreign enemies. This was a low point in the history of the Shang Dynasty.
5. The Loss of the Kingdom: The last monarch of the Shang Dynasty, he was unscrupulous, causing the people to live in misery, and was finally destroyed by King Wu of Zhou. The king dug a few large pools in Lutai, filled them with wine, and put a few fake trees next to them, on which meat was hung, that is, "Jiuchi Meat Forest".
The invention of the "cannon burning punishment", erect a hollow copper pillar inside, tie the prisoner to the top with an iron chain, the copper pillar begins to burn under the fire, the copper is heated by the fire, the temperature is high, the whole skin on the prisoner's chest will be burned off, sticking to the copper pillar, that is, "cannon branding".
During the invasion of King Wu, King Wu sent all his troops to attack the Dog Rong tribe, the national strength was empty, and the Shang Dynasty could not assemble an army at the beginning, until Muye, the King of Shang hurriedly gathered 170,000 people, all of whom were death row prisoners, slaves, and civilians. Although King Wu's army was only 50,000, they were all regular troops, and King Wu's army had long been fed up with King Wu's rule, so the first thing he did when they met in Makino was to kneel down and surrender, because King Wu's army surrendered in battle, so the idiom "defection before the battle" appeared. It was an important event in Chinese history and marked the end of a slave society.
6. The discovery of oracle bone inscriptions: During the Shang Dynasty, people used oracle bone inscriptions for divination and recording. The discovery and study of oracle bone inscriptions provide us with important information for understanding the history and culture of the Shang Dynasty.
7. Boom in bronzes: During the Shang Dynasty, bronze production reached its peak. There are many types of bronzes and exquisite craftsmanship, reflecting the high level of development and civilization of the society at that time.
8. Religion and Sacrifice: During the Shang Dynasty, religious and sacrificial activities were very frequent. People believe in polytheism and worship ancestors and nature gods. Sacrificial activities occupied an important place in the social life of the time.
9. Shang and Zhou relations: The Shang and Zhou countries have been in a state of hostility for a long time. The Zhou State established the Zhou Dynasty after King Wu's defeat, replacing the Shang Dynasty. This event marked the beginning of a new era in Chinese history.
10. The spread of Shang culture: As an important period in Chinese history, the Shang Dynasty had a profound impact on later generations. Shang culture has unique expressions in clothing, food, architecture, etc., and has had an important impact on the culture and art of later generations.
In conclusion, the Shang Dynasty was an important period in Chinese history, and many historical events with far-reaching impact took place. These events not only reflected the political, economic, and cultural conditions of the society at that time, but also had an important impact on later generations.
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