Xia, Shang & Zhou Dynasties

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

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

Along what river did China's earliest civilizations develop?

• Huang He (Yellow)
• Indus
• Yangtze
• Nile

Who was the legendary ruler of the Xia Dynasty?

• Yu the Great

• Shi Huangdi

• Confucius

• Yu the Okay

Dynasties utilize which form of government:

• Monarchy

• Democracy

• Dictatorship

• Republic

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

• True
• False

This is the 1st Dynasty in Chinese history...

• The Zhou Dynasty
• The Shang Dynasty
• The Xia Dynasty