Zhou Dynasty
Heaven
What are the oracle bones used for?
What does cycle mean?
A repeated series of events that follow a predictable pattern.
What are signs the that meant rulers were losing divine approval?
Natural disasters or corruption.
What is the earliest form of Chinese writing?
Character writing
What does Dynasty mean?
A line of rulers from the same family who pass power down through generations.
What is the order of the dynastic cycle?
Rise, peak, decline, and fall of dynasties.
What does Bureaucracy?
A system of government with officials who manage different departments or tasks.