Shang and Zhou Dynasties

What was the oldest Dynasty in China

• Tang
• Shang
• Xi
• Ki to

What metal was the Shang Dynasty known for using?

• Steel
• Bronze
• Jade
• Gold

What dynasty came up with the first system of Writing?

• Shang

• Tang

• Xia

• Xio

How did scholars learn that the Shang Dynasty was real and not just a myth?

• They read old books
• They found artifacts
• They learned the language
• They asked Chinese elders

In the Shang Dynasty, Anyang was

• chief ruler
• capital city
• royal army
• state religion

Shang weapons were strong because artisans made them from

• iron
• stone
• bones
• bronze

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

• to serve a ceremonial meal
• to make music for his family
• to send messages to nobles
• to ask advice from his ancestors

What were the time periods in ancient China broken up into?

• Dynasties
• Decades
• Cycles
• Kingdoms

The right of a Chinese Dynasty to rule with the blessings of the Gods is called...?

• The Mandate of Heaven
• The Dynastic Cycle
• The Heavenly Commandments
• The Oracle Bones

The Mandate of Heaven

• justified the changing of dynasties
• justified rebelling against the ruling family
• justified waging war against neighboring societies
• justified putting down rebellions with swift violence