Read about the tomb of Queen Fu Hao. Then imagine that you are an archaeologist studying this ancient tomb from the Shang era. Use your knowledge to answer the questions in the table.

Whose tomb has been uncovered?Fu Hao

Who was this person?She was female, a companion of a king, and a warrior.

What are some of the objects uncovered in the tomb?Skeletons, weapons, bells, knives, mirrors, hairpins, and pottery were uncovered.

What do you think these objects tell us about this person’s life?      She was a warrior, she was respected, and she had land and maybe servants or workers.

What do these objects tell us about Shang history?People during the Shang dynasty used metal and had tools, a military, a social structure, animals, technologies, and more. People believed in concept of afterlife.

Why might this person be unique in Chinese history?  She was a woman of rank, which was unique. She was respected as a leader, which was unique.

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in the 1980s, a commission held investigations and made recommendations.