how were oracle bones used

Question

A. to predict the future
B. to teach students how to write
C. to record laws and official decrees
D. to pass down dynastic history

Answer 1

A. to predict the future

Oracle bones were used in ancient China to make predictions about the future. The bones were inscribed with questions about topics such as weather, harvests, battles, and other important events. A heat source was then applied to the bone, causing it to crack. The cracks were then interpreted by diviners to provide answers to the questions posed.