A complete explanation of China's ancient history terms

China ancient historical terms are explained by Oracle Bone Inscriptions, Oracle bone inscriptions, Shangshu, Book of Songs, Spring and Autumn Period, Zuo Zhuan, Historical Records, Warring States Policy, Khufu, Yongyetian and Gentry.

First, Oracle Bone Inscriptions.

Oracle Bone Inscriptions refers to the characters carved on tortoise shell bones to record divination in Shang and Zhou Dynasties. Since the end of 19, more than 1 00000 pieces of written divination Oracle bones have been unearthed from the ruins of Yin Ruins in Anyang, Henan Province, most of which are relics of the royal family in the late Shang Dynasty (about 14 BC to1century BC).

Among the recognizable ancient written materials found in China, Oracle Bone Inscriptions in Yin Ruins is the earliest. Judging from these materials, Chinese characters were mature at that time, and the application of written language had reached a certain level.

Second, historical records.

Historical Records is a biographical history, including 12 biographies, 10 tables, 8 books, 30 families, 70 biographies and 130 articles. It records the history of the Yellow Emperor from the beginning of the Han Dynasty to the end of the Han Dynasty for more than 3,000 years. It is rich in content and can be called a thoughtful encyclopedia.

Third, a gentleman

The gentry are also called clan, potential clan, Jia clan, highgate, crown clan, old clan, author surname and right surname, as opposed to Buyi. Identity landlords in the Southern and Northern Dynasties, Sui and Tang Dynasties. It was gradually formed during the Eastern Han Dynasty. During the Three Kingdoms Wei Dynasty, the "Nine-grade Official Law" was implemented, which led to "the public door has the public, and the Qing door has the Qing". The gentry have political privileges, monopolize official career, legally shelter customers and carve up national taxpayers.