Answered by Abby | Oct. 08, 2012 02:16
Shang rulers attached great importance to agriculture. Fishing began to grow as an industry as the people fished in the fresh waters.
In the handicraft industry, the work was subtly allotted to many different workers and crafts were made in large quantities and varieties, showcasing the different techniques used during this time.
The bronze wares in particular reached a high level of artistry that signified the Shang's advanced civilizationnasty. In the field of music, there was also great progress. The improvements in the bronze casting techniques allowed for delicate musical instruments to be made.
The Oracle Scripts contain records about solar and lunar eclipses, stars and other celestial happenings.