1.2 Dynasties Shang and Zhou pg. 168

Which dynasty is considered to be China's first dynasty according to Chinese tradition?

• Xia

• Shang

• Han

• Zhou

What did the Shang dynasty develop that became the basis for modern Chinese writing?

• Hieroglyphs

• Characters

• Alphabets

• Pictograms

What did the Shang people use to consult their many gods?

• Clay tablets

• Papyrus scrolls

• Oracle bones

• Stone slabs

What concept did the Zhou dynasty develop as a guiding force for rulers?

• Imperial Edict

• Royal Decree

• Mandate of Heaven

• Divine Right

During the last 500 years of the Zhou dynasty, what did the ruling lords do?

• Formed alliances

• Divided their lands

• Obeyed the Zhou kings

• Sought independence

In what year was the last Zhou king overthrown?

• 256 b.C.

• 475 b.C.

• 1600 b.C.

• 1045 b.C.

Restate and Answer the question below in a complete sentence.

What were some of the religious beliefs and practices of the Shang people?