Ancient China; 4 Empires

During their study of the Shang dynasty, Grayson, Jack, and Avery learned about a group of artisans who were highly esteemed. Which group were they?

• Artisans who crafted intricate pottery

• Artisans who were experts in bronze work

• Artisans who created exquisite textiles

• Artisans who specialized in jade carving

The 1st dynasty of China located in the Yellow River Valley from approximately 1675-1046 BC was

• Shang Dynasty

• Zhou Dynasty

• Qin Dynasty

• Han Dynasty

What was the primary material used in Shang Dynasty's art and tools?

• Gold

• Iron

• Bronze

• Stone

In a history class, Hadleigh, Jackson, and Paisley were also learning about the Shang dynasty. They discovered that in their religion, the Shang believed that dead ancestors

• were not able to contact living people

• came back to life as different animals

• had the power to help or harm the living

• could only communicate through dreams

What was the main form of writing during the Shang Dynasty?

• Oracle Bone Script

• Seal Script

• Clerical Script

• Semi-cursive Script

During the Shang Dynasty, there were little to no advancements in calligraphy, painting, and music

• True

• False

Noah, Hannah, and Emi are part of a school play set in the Shang dynasty. In the play, Noah, who is part of the upper class, is respected and wears fine clothes. His success in a battle scene elevates his status. What role is Noah playing in the school play?

• Peasant

• Slave

• Aristocrat or Nobility

• Artisan

Peasants were the lower class in Shang society, governed by local aristocrats, limited to farming and selling handmade items.

• True

• False

Elijah, Emma, and Mia are participating in a history project about the Shang Dynasty. They are discussing the primary method of communication with the gods during that era. What method do they conclude was primarily used?

• Through dreams

• Through oracle bones

• Through animal sacrifices

• Through meditation

The first king of the Shang Dynasty was

• Han Shang

• Bob Shang

• Xi Shang

• Tang Shang