Similarities Between The Shang And Indus River Civilization

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In 3000 BCE, the creation of the first early river civilization of Mesopotamia sparked the creation of other advanced civilizations around the world. These civilizations had developed in modern-day Egypt, China, and the Middle Eastern Region. The civilization of the Shang came to in 1750 BCE and could be located in modern-day China. The Indus River valley civilization, however, developed as early as 2500 BCE in present-day North-Western India. Similarities and differences between the two progressions were common in their political systems, religious ideas, and artworks. Although not closely located, the Shang and Indus River civilizations shared more similarities than differences in some aspects due to them both facing the same issues that …show more content…

For example, both the Shang and Indus River civilizations incorporated animals into their art. Much of the ceremonial pieces and sculptures created by the Shang people were in the shape and form of some type of animal. Similarly, the Indus River people incorporated animals into the seals that they are known for. The seals were two-inch wearable tokens that depicted horned animals and represented strength and masculinity. The reasons behind either of the civilization's art, however, were different for each society. From what we know, the Shang people were a bit more religious than the Indus people. The Shang's views were shown in almost every aspect of their life. Their art and architecture was created for burials and to depict god and goddesses. It is still unclear to historians on what art meant to the Indus River people. Although their jewelry and seals could depict the societies beliefs, it is not as clear to historians as it was for the Shang. Not only do the arts of both civilizations offer insight to their culture, but they offer insight into their religion as

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