Shang and Zhou Dynasties

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Based on written records, China's first dynasty is the __________.

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Shang

Front

What metal was the Shang dynasty known for using?

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Bronze

Front

What dynasty came up with the first system of writing?

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Shang

Front

How did scholars learn about the Shang dynasty?

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They found artifacts

Front

In the Shang dynasty, Anyang was the ________.

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capital city

Front

Shang weapons were strong because artisans made them from: iron, stone, bones, bronze

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bronze

Front

For what purpose would a Shang leader most likely use an oracle bone made from a turtle shell?

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to ask advice from his ancestors

Front

What were the time periods in ancient China broken up into? Options: Dynasties, Decades, Cycles, Kingdoms

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Dynasties

Front

The right of a Chinese dynasty to rule with the blessings of the gods is called ____.

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The Mandate of Heaven

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The Mandate of Heaven

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justified the changing of dynasties