I'm Cheng

Shang Dynasty of Ancient China - 3,500 years ago

I’m Cheng. I’m from the city of Anyang which is the capital of the Shang Dynasty. In your time you call it China. I’d love to tell you more about where I’m from!
We wear animal carvings made from jade to bring us good luck, and use writing on animal bones such as turtle shells and ox bones to tell the future! These are called oracle bones.
Have you heard of Fu Hao? She is the most powerful woman in the whole of the Shang Dynasty. As well as being married to the King and a high priestess, she is a military leader. This is quite unusual for my time, which is approaching 1200 BC!

Would you like to find out more?

You can see how I live by watching these films. But watch like a hawk... there will be a quiz afterwards!

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Cheng's Quiz

Trainee scribe from the Shang Dynasty of Ancient China, 3500 years ago.

Watch the animations and start the quiz!