One emperor from this dynasty was married to Fu Hao, and its early portion is coextensive with the "Erligang Culture." One ruler of this dynasty infamously built an artificial tree with sausages hanging from its branches, which he put on an island in the middle of a swimming
One emperor from this dynasty was married to Fu Hao, and its early portion is coextensive with the "Erligang Culture." One ruler of this dynasty infamously built an artificial tree with sausages hanging from its branches, which he put on an island in the middle of a swimming pool of wine. Its founder allegedly read a prophecy on a turtle shell and fought eleven wars. The previously-mentioned ruler was said to have married a fox demon and was blamed for this dynasty losing the Battle of Muye to its successor, since he allegedly lost the Mandate of Heaven. Founded by Emperor Tang, the artifacts associated with this dynasty include oracle bones and the first known Chinese writing. It may have overthrown the Xia Dynasty, and was definitely succeeded by the Zhou. For 10 points, name this first historically-attested Chinese dynasty.
One emperor from this dynasty was married to Fu Hao, and its early portion is coextensive with the "Erligang Culture.
Shang Dynasty