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Kings and Warriors
The Bronze Age (circa 1900–221 B.C.)
With the development of metalworking, China entered the Bronze Age. Populations grew dense in certain areas. These settlements were regional centers for trade, craft production, politics, and religion. The leaders of China’s first royal dynasties—states ruled by heredity—governed from these centers of activity.
As these leaders grew more powerful, states became competitive with one another. Displaying jade was an unmistakable way to demonstrate power and wealth to one’s subjects and to leaders of neighboring states.
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