Agriculture
Because of the rich soil obtained through the Yellow River, agriculture was able to flourish in the Yellow River Valley. Some of the crops the Shang farmers grew were:
An interesting and very important crop created and cultivated by the Shang people was the silkworm. The silkworm produced silk which was used in advancements of clothing and led to more sophisticated and elegant lifestyles.
- Millet
- Wheat
- Rice
An interesting and very important crop created and cultivated by the Shang people was the silkworm. The silkworm produced silk which was used in advancements of clothing and led to more sophisticated and elegant lifestyles.
Artisans and Trade
In addition to agriculture, the rulers of the Shang Dynasty also encouraged developments in trade and trade transportation throughout the region. A currency was developed in the Shang Dynasty because of this encouragement of trade. The currency that was created was shells.
Along with the encouragement of trade, artisan craftsmen were also encouraged to be created. Many craftsmen opened up places for trade of there specialized products. Some of those products included:
- Polished Jade
- Carved Wood and Ivory
- Ceramics
- Silk Textiles