Shang Artefact

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

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

• bronze

• bone

• iron

• stone

The earliest known Chinese writing is found on these from ritual activity of the Shang period. Used to predict future.

• Clay Tablets

• Oracle Wood

• Oracle Bones

• Stone Tablets

Predict, why did the Chinese switch from bronze to iron tools and weapons?

• Iron was a stronger and more widespread material.

• They ran out of bronze.

• Iron was less expensive than bronze.

• Iron was a softer material.

Craftspeople and traders were both

• They are ranked higher than nobles.

• They ranked lower than stonemasons.

• They ranked lower than slaves.

• They are ranked higher than farmers.