Ancient China 1

During which period did the Xia Dynasty exist?

• 2070–1600 BCE

• 2200–1750 BCE

• 2100–1500 BCE

• 2000–1650 BCE

From which historical texts does most of the knowledge about the Xia Dynasty come?

• The Book of Documents and The Art of War

• The Bamboo Annals and Records of the Grand Historian

• The Analects and The Mencius

• The I Ching and The Book of Songs

Who is the legendary figure said to have founded the Xia Dynasty?

• Confucius

• Qin Shi Huang

• Yu the Great

• Sun Tzu

What is the state of evidence regarding the existence of the Xia Dynasty?

• There is extensive archaeological evidence supporting its existence.

• The existence of the Xia Dynasty is confirmed by contemporary records.

• The existence of the Xia Dynasty is debated due to limited archaeological evidence.

• The Xia Dynasty's existence is a proven myth with no supporting evidence.

What types of items from the Bronze Age have been found at archaeological sites in China?

• Stone tools and weapons

• Bronze artifacts and pottery

• Silk garments and jade jewelry

• Terracotta soldiers and horses

During which period did the Shang Dynasty exist?

• 1122–256 BCE

• 1600–1046 BCE

• 206 BCE–220 CE

• 618–907 CE

During which dynasty did the production of intricate ritual bronze vessels, weapons, and other artifacts take place?

• Xia Dynasty

• Qin Dynasty

• Shang Dynasty

• Zhou Dynasty

What were the bronze items produced by the Shang people often decorated with?

• Gold plating

• Jade inlays

• Intricate designs and inscriptions

• Silk wrappings

How were the answers from the spiritual realm obtained according to the practice of using oracle bones?

• By casting lots

• By interpreting the resulting cracks after heating

• Through meditation and dreams

• By reading the stars

What was the purpose of rituals and offerings in Shang religious practices?

• To achieve personal enlightenment

• To celebrate the harvest season

• To seek favor or divine guidance from ancestors and gods

• To prepare for war