I need the same thing for history homework. we have to do questions 1-4 of this reader thing. :(
They commonly used bronze weaponry, which was powerful technology at the time
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The Shang warlords are military leaders who command their own armies. They defended the kingdoms borders from invaders.
I think it was because they had harsh laws and punishments.
Only if you were Spartan. I suppose, though, that you could say that because the phalanx was such an effective formation, that it made Greek armies for effective and thus, more powerful. You can take the Battle of Thermopylae as proof of concept. Powerful armies made the citizens feel secure and made cities like Athens more likely to expand into neighboring territories.
Both Shang's religion and government were very powerful, meaning that they conquered neighboring states with their weapons of bronze and horse-drawn chariots. Their armies including warlords who also came in handy.They were also both in control, meaning that it was hard to rebel against them, even though Wang Wu succeeded at it in 1045 B.C. Finally, the Shang religion and government both helped build cities, including their capitol, Anyang. That meant that the warlords had another city to defend from invading cities.
rulers known as the shang became powerful because they controlled land and had strong armies
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The Shang warlords are military leaders who command their own armies. They defended the kingdoms borders from invaders.
the shang king were very powerful. they had weapons and palaces.Kings had lots of powers
They would COMMAND their own Armies! Or help out the kings choosing their soldiers.
The Shang had a large source of iron, which they used for weapons and armor, thus creating a more powerful army.
It was led by a powerful king who controlled land.
I think it was because they had harsh laws and punishments.
I think it was because they had harsh laws and punishments.
Only if you were Spartan. I suppose, though, that you could say that because the phalanx was such an effective formation, that it made Greek armies for effective and thus, more powerful. You can take the Battle of Thermopylae as proof of concept. Powerful armies made the citizens feel secure and made cities like Athens more likely to expand into neighboring territories.
The Qin Dynasty was the most powerful rival of the Zhou Dynasty. The Zhou Dynasty reigned China after the Shang Dynasty.
shang artist made vases and dishes from fine white clay