The Shang Dynasty

The Shang Dynasty ruled from 1700 to 1122 B.C.E in an area in the:

• Huang He Valley

• Chang Jiang River.

• East China Sea

• Jade Oracle Sea

For hundreds of years, Western scholars believed that the Shang Dynasty was a legend because

• ancient Chinese texts portrayed it as a mythical place.

• archeologists did not have any solid evidence it existed.

• stories made it seem too advanced for it to be possible.

• people found texts that opposed the idea of its existence.

What is significant about the Chinese city Anyang? Text to speech

• It was where many Shang artifacts were found.

• It is the mythical city in ancient Chinese stories.

• It was the Shang dynasty's most rural area.

• It was where the Shang peasants were confined.

What did the Shang do to ensure their kings were served in the afterlife?

• They buried animals, servants, and slaves in the tombs.

• They made each farmer perform an oracle bone ritual.

• The nobles had to give up their land for the dead kings.

• They charged farmers a tax to donate to the dead kings.

Which of the following was part of the Shang Dynasty?

• a palace

• a temple

• houses

• all of the above

How would a Shang king extend his power?

• He would assign government officials to supervise his servants and slaves.

• He would set up smaller kingdoms led by his nephews and younger brothers.

• He would fight wars against his family members that had their own kingdoms.

• He would travel the continent with his army and make alliances with leaders.

Which of the following was true of the Shang's use of bronze?

• They were among the first civilizations to make bronze.

• Their use of bronze weapons was their biggest weakness.

• They were the only ancient civilization that used bronze.

• They made a lot of money because of their bronze goods.

What Shang group was the highest-ranking, after the king and his relatives?

• bronze artisans

• merchants

• farmers

• nobles

What did the Shang king do for nobles in exchange for their military help?

• He ensured they were always provided with a farm to crop.

• He allowed them to not pay taxes on a majority of their land.

• He was not likely to interfere with their control over the land.

• He let them and their families live with him in his palace.

Which group of artisans were especially valued in Shang society?

• artisans that made beautiful baskets

• artisans that were skilled in bronze

• artisans that cooked rare delicacies

• artisans that specialized in oracles