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2. Overtime writing evolved into millions of characters and symbols representing words and letters. Even though it was very complex, it unified china Calligraphy uses different brush strokes, so only real masters could read and write it; this is why mandarin is the hardest language to learn. It’s not just writing it is a an expression of ones self Before calligraphy there was oracle bones, where priest would write questions addressed to the god and how ever they cracked under fire that was the answer. The first books where formed in the Zhou period.

3. Helped the people in china communicate better Helped with trade- can talk and make deals People in leadership positions- write letters on how to improve china Books- for entertainment and knowledge

4. People in china still use calligraphy today, simplified version Still used to educate Essential in their government It’s a symbol of their culture especially around special occasions Chinese new year: GOOD LUCK !

5. Made pots and sculptures that symbolize different things Most well known in the Han Dynasty Made vessels for themselves and gods Made colors from copper and iron They made jars and plaques for the gods for sacrifices and worship Made tombs for the deaths of others They wrote messages on the sculptures using calligraphy towards the end of the Shang dynasty

6. Used them for religious purposes Made house hold items Utensils Plates Taught them craft making skill which would evolve over time to create new things using technology The relevance is that they still make pottery today and sell them for a profit which helps the economy

7. During the shang and Zhou period only the royal familes enjoyed and listened to music Later on they put the music in theatrical productions such a operas and dances Its was also an expression of feelings on the events that happen They had many instruments which included: Horse-headed fiddle Lute- string instrument Flute Erhu- string instrument Chinese Erhu

8. Used for entertainment and celebrations Expressed the happy and sad times of Chinese history It is now a symbol of the tradition and culture of china It is relevant because it shaped the china’s history