Shang Dynasty - Bronze, Jade and Silk

Bronze in the Shang Dynasty was often carved with which symbol for good fortune?

• sheep

• ox

• turtle shell

• dragons

Which of these was a closely guarded secret?

• The manufacturing process of jade

• The manufacturing process of silk

• The manufacturing process of bronze

• The manufacturing process of copper

Why did the Shang Dynasty have an advantage over other armies?

• Their weapons were made of bronze

• They were led by Fu Hao

• They developed the ambush

• They were more organised

Because of its strength, people believed that jade offered ....

• wisdom

• immortality

• life after death

• loyalty

A circular jade object placed on the body of a deceased person was called a ...

• ding

• shang

• bi

• bowl

Who is the goddess of silk in Chinese mythology?

• Di Xin

• Yellow Emperor

• Wu Ding

• Empress Leizu

Silk is made from a

Why was silk important to the Shang Dynasty?

Is this artefact bronze, silk or jade?

• Bronze

• Silk

• Jade

Select all the artefacts made from bronze.

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