Shang Dynasty

A dynasty is __________.

• an emperor

• a succession of rulers from the same family

• a country that is ruled by one royal family

The Shang dynasty was located in __________.

• the Middle East

• China

• India

The Shang was a dynasty of ancient __________.

• India

• China

• Greece

If we were to establish a dynasty in the United States starting today, who would the next leader of our country be?

• a Democrat

• a Republican

• a son or brother of the President

The capital city moved several times, but it was always near

• the coast

• Mongolia

• the western part of China

• the Yellow River

Where were the palace buildings in the capital located?

• on an earthen platform in the center

• near the protective wall

• in a sunken garden

• next to the soldiers’ housing

Much of what we know about the Shang dynasty is due to the discoveries of _________.

• mathematicians

• archeologists

• explorers

• astronomers

What wouldn't people in the Shang dynasty ask from Shang Di?

• for a good harvest

• to have many sons

• to have many daughters

• for victory in war

What was the reason the capital and other cities could thrive?

• They had powerful armies.

• They had strong leaders

• Farmers in the rich surrounding land could provide for them.

• Factories in the cities produced a great deal of wealth.

What supported the priest-king rulers and their families?

• tributes from noblemen

• a tax on the commoners

• raids on neighboring villages

• one-ninth of each farmer’s crop