Ancient China; 4 Empires

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In a history class, Joe, Zoe, and Arjun were learning about the Shang society. They discovered that a certain group of artisans were especially valued in this society. Can you guess which group it was?

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Artisans that were skilled in bronze

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The 1st dynasty of China located in the Yellow River Valley from approximately 1675-1046 BC was

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Shang Dynasty

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What was the primary material used in Shang Dynasty's art and tools?

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Bronze

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In a history class, Liam, Mason, and Ethan were also learning about the Shang dynasty. They discovered that in their religion, the Shang believed that dead ancestors

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had the power to help or harm the living

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What was the main form of writing during the Shang Dynasty?

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Oracle Bone Script

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During the Shang Dynasty, there were little to no advancements in calligraphy, painting, and music. True or False?

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False

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What role is Noah playing in the school play set in the Shang dynasty, where he is part of the upper class, respected, wears fine clothes, and his success in a battle scene elevates his status?

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Aristocrat or Nobility

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Peasants were the lower class in Shang society, governed by local aristocrats, limited to farming and selling handmade items.

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True

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What was the primary method of communication with the gods during the Shang Dynasty? Options: Through dreams, Through oracle bones, Through animal sacrifices, Through meditation

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Through oracle bones

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The first king of the Shang Dynasty was

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Tang Shang