Shang & Zhao Dynasties

Before the Shang dynasty was founded, ancient Chinese people

• lived in farming villages that later grew into small kingdoms.

• migrated from other parts of Asia.

• were nomadic and did not settle in one place for too long.

The Shang government was a dynasty which means that

• leaders were elected by the people.

• there was no strong central government.

• it was ruled by one family.

True or False: The Shang dynasty invaded other lands to expand their territory.

• True

• False

Shang rulers used their wealth to build

• the Great Wall of China.

• walled cities.

• palaces for the emperor.

These are animal bones or turtle shells carved with written characters that were used to tell the future.

• pictographs

• oracle bones

• calligraphy

True or false: The Shang used an alphabet for written words.

• True

• False

What kinds of arts & crafts did the Shang create?

• pottery

• jade carvings

• weapons

• all of the above

• none of the above

When did the Shang use bronze blades?

• religious ceremonies

• battles

• farming

When the Zhou conquered the Shang, they believed that ________ gave them the rigth to rule.

• the Four Noble Truths

• the Mandate of Heaven

• the caste system

Why did the Zhou king become less powerful after 771 BCE?

• The king was near the end of his life and could not perform his duties.

• The country suffered many floods.

• The king gave up some power to nobles who helped him rule.