Why was the Shang Dynasty once called China’s “mother culture”?
A. It gave birth to Chinese literature.
B. Its Yellow River Valley was believed to be the heart of Chinese civilization
C. It allowed intermarriage among ancient ruling classes, which expanded its aristocracy.
D. Its leaders were also the country’s major intellectuals and philosophers.
E. It embraced a matrilineal system.
Answer: B
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