Shang

Failures 1. The Shang Dynasty's tenth emperor lost his power because his family tried to overthrow him, social problems began to emerge during his reign. 2. During the final period of the Shang Dynasty, the country slipped into turmoil and the leaders of other countries began to rebel. 3. The last emperor led a luxurious life and tortured both his ministers and his people. Despite the fact that his empire was crumbling, he tried to ignore it at the cost of people and empire. 4. The Shang's king was killed by Zhou rebels because the civilians wouldn't stand up to the rebels. 5. Often during this time when a king died, many slaves and prisoners were sacrificed and buried along with him. 6. The shang dynasty was overthrown by another dynasty.

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