Ancient China: Shang Dynasty Quiz

When did the Shang Dynasty rule in China?

• 1046 to 800 B.C.

• 2100 to 1600 B.C.

• 800 to 400 B.C.

• 1600 to 1046 B.C.

What did the Shang Dynasty achieve in the fields of math and astronomy?

• Built the Great Wall of China

• Discovered electricity

• Invented the printing press

• Developed calendars and knowledge of astronomy

What type of casting method did Shang Dynasty artisans use?

• Investment casting

• Lost-wax method

• Sand casting

• Piece-mold casting

What type of weapons did Shang armies use?

• Horse-drawn chariots, bronze-tipped spears, halberds, and bows

• Swords and shields

• Guns and cannons

• Slingshots and rocks

What is the language of the Shang Dynasty?

• An early form of modern Chinese

• Sanskrit

• English

• Latin

Which city became the capital of the Shang Dynasty?

• Shanghai

• Beijing

• Zhengzhou

• Anyang

What was the role of the king in Shang Dynasty religion?

• Functioned as a priest and led in the worship of ancestors

• Performed sacrifices to the gods

• Built temples and altars

• Communicated with the god Di

What was found in the graves of the Shang Dynasty rulers?

• Books and scrolls

• Gold and jewels

• Human sacrifices, valuable objects, and bronze wine vessels

• Weapons and armor

How did the Shang Dynasty come to an end?

• The Zhou army defeated the Shang Dynasty in the Battle of Muye

• Natural disasters destroyed the kingdom

• The king abdicated the throne

• A rebellion by the people

Who was the final king of the Shang Dynasty?

• King Jie

• King Tang

• King Wu Ding

• King Di Xin