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Iron Metallurgy, Plows, and Economic Growth in the Eastern Zhou
Explain how iron weapons, cast-iron plows, and water irrigation projects boosted agricultural yields and trade in the Eastern Zhou.
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Ancient China: Shang and Zhou Dynasties and Early Culture
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Analyze early Chinese dynastic continuity, oracle bone writing, the Mandate of Heaven, bronze metallurgy, and agricultural innovations.
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7.T2b.2.aMassachusetts Social Studies Standards · 5th Gradethe continuity of rule and encouragement of learning in the Shang and Zhou dynasties (c. 1600–256 BCE)
7.T2b.2.eMassachusetts Social Studies Standards · 5th Gradeimportant technologies of China such as bronze casting, silk and gunpowder manufacture.