Shang Dynasty Review

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In which area of China, a shown on the map, did the Shang dynasty rule?

• area 1
• area 2
• area 3
• area 4

How did scholars learn that the Shang dynasty was real and not just a myth?

• They read old books.
• The found artifacts.
• They learned the language.

In the Shang civilization, Anyang was an important city because

• it was where the king lived.
• many royal tombs are located there.
• all of the above

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

What most helped Shang kings stay in power?

• use of a powerful army
• belief in magical dragons
• kindness to ordinary people

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

• iron.
• bones.
• bronze.

What have scholars concluded from the large number of wild animal bones found at Shang sites?

• The Shang rode elephants.
• The Shang were active hunters.
• The Shang feared animal attacks.

Which of these Shang people had the lowest social status?

• merchants
• jade carvers
• grain farmers

What often happened to people the Shang captured in wars?

• The married into the royal family.
• The worked on construction, as slaves.
• They were given land to start new farms.