What pattern was set for future chinese dynasties?

The question is asking to state the pattern that was set for the future chinese dynasties, base on my research and further investigations, I would say that the answer would be that the Nobles would take the bones of animals, or tortoise shells and carve questions for the future. Then, they would heat them to the point of cracking. The Nobles would then "read" the cracks and they would tell the future.