Shang Dynasty

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.

What led archaeologists to conclude that the Shang believed in life after death?

• finding food and weapons buried with kings

• figuring out the characters carved into bones

• seeing pots used for ceremonies in the temples

• studying the position in which bodies were laid out

In the Shang civilization, Anyang was the

• chief ruler.

• capital city.

• royal army.

• state religion.

What most helped Shang kings stay in power?

• use of a powerful army

• belief in magical dragons

• kindness to ordinary people

• marriage into leading families

Shang weapons were especially strong because skilled artisans made these objects from...

• iron.

• stone.

• bones.

• bronze.

The modern Chinese word for “merchant” is shang ren, which means “Shang man.” What does this suggest about Shang culture?

• The Shang traded a great deal.

• Most Shang could read and write.

• Most Shang bartered for their goods.

• The Shang used cowrie shells as money.

What did the Shang people use Cowrie Shells for?

• to create crafts

• as a system of money

• to make jewelry

• as food

What was the government system of the Shang?

• Monarchy (Rule by a King/Queen)

• Democracy (Rule by the People)

• Oligarchy (Rule by the Rich)

• Republic (People Elect Their Leaders)

What items were NOT traditionally created by Shang craftspeople?

• Jade sculptures

• Bronze weapons

• Stone pots for storage

• Silk robes

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 the nobles

• to ask advice from his ancestors