Oracle bones: These were animal bones or turtle shells used by the Shang dynasty for divination purposes. They would carve questions onto them and then heat them until they cracked, interpreting the cracks as answers from ancestors.
Social hierarchy: The Shang society had a strict social structure where the king held supreme power, followed by nobles, warriors, artisans, farmers, and slaves.
Bronze casting: The Shang dynasty was renowned for its mastery of bronze casting techniques. They created elaborate ritual vessels and weapons using this skill.