Why Was the Shang Dynasty Once Called China's "Mother Culture

question 55

Multiple Choice

Why was the Shang Dynasty once called China's "mother culture"?

• A) It gave birth to Chinese literature.
• B) Its Yellow River Valley was believed to be the heart of Chinese civilization
• C) It allowed intermarriage among ancient ruling classes, which expanded its aristocracy.
• D) Its leaders were also the country's major intellectuals and philosophers.
• E) It embraced a matrilineal system.

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