Shang Dynasty

Which of these Shang people had the lowest social status?

• Merchants

• Farmers

• Slaves

• Craftsmen

My clothes are made of the finest silk with beautiful, complex embroidery patterns, who am I?

• The Royal Family

• The Priests

• The Government Officials

What Shang group were the highest ranking after the king and his family?

• Bronze artisans

• Traders

• Priests and Government officials

• Farmers

How did scholars learn the Shang Dynasty were real and not a myth?

• The read old books

• The found artifacts (primary sources)

• They learned the language

• The asked Chinese people

Which member of society used to scribe on oracle bones

• Kings

• Kings Family

• Warriors

• Priests

Which of the following is true for Shang farmers?

• Shang farmers' land was controlled by the king or the nobles.

• Shang farmers used very simple tools made of wood and stone.

• Shang farmers had to give most of their harvest to the nobles.

• All of the above

The Shang Dynasty were in power for (a)   centuries

What most helped the Shang stay in power?

• Belief in magical dragons

• Marriage to wealthy families

• Kindness

• Powerful military

What happened to criminals who were caught?

• The became farmers

• They became slaves

• They were beaten

• Nothing

Over 750 pieces of jade were found in Fu Hao's tomb, this showed he cared about her appearance

• True

• False