Question

The majority of Shang Dynasty writing was done on _____. papyrus paper clay bamboo

Answer 1

The majority of Shang Dynasty writing was done on bamboo.

Answer 2

The majority of Shang Dynasty writing was done on bamboo.

The Shang Dynasty writing was formerly done on bamboo, and then it converted to oracle bones. It is said that the writings done on the bamboo strips and silk did not sustain during the years, and some were scorched by the early ruler of the Ch'in Dynasty.