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Name three pros and cons of the Shang dynasty

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Pros:

  • Technological advancement and sophisticated craftsmanship in bronze and ceramic.
  • Introducing writing systems to China.
  • Agricultural methods, medical treatments, legal system, and craft making styles.

Cons:

  • Shang frequently migrated capitals.
  • Laws of succession was not well established.
  • The Shang Dynasty kept many of the people they conquered as slaves, either for labour or for sacrifice.

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