Which river valley served as the heartland for the development of the Shang Dynasty?
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Correct answer: Yellow River (Huang He) valley in northern China
The Shang Dynasty emerged along the Yellow River valley in northern China. The loess soil deposited by the river was extremely fertile, supporting the agricultural surplus necessary for urban civilization.
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