Question

The were oracle bones used for

protecting the future
passing down family history
recording laws
teaching students how to write

Answer 1

Oracle bones were primarily used for **protecting the future**. They were used in ancient China, particularly during the Shang Dynasty, for divination purposes. Diviners would inscribe questions on the bones or shells of animals and then heat them to create cracks. The patterns of the cracks were interpreted to predict future events or provide guidance on various issues. While they may also contain some historical information, their main function was related to divination and inquiries about the future.