Early Chinese Dynasties

How did China's geography make it difficult for the Zhou kings to keep their large kingdom united?

• The river flooding made it difficult to manage a large territory.

• The mountains and rivers made travel and trade impossible.

• The vast Zhou territory included mountainous regions and deserts that made travel and communication difficult.

• The Zhou had trouble keeping their kingdom united because of the warlords who were fighting for power.

The Zhou dynasty lasted longer than any other dynasty in Chinese history.

• True
• False

______________ are people of high rank.

• farmers
• lords
• peasants

Early Zhou rulers used the mandate of heaven to justify rebellion against the Shang.

• True
• False

What is the main cause of the Zhou's decline of power?

• decreased loyalty from sons of lords
• increased loyalty from sons of lords

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

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