The Birth of Chinese Civilization

What is a dynasty?

• A group of elected officials

• A military unit

• A line of rulers who belong to the same family

• A line of rulers from different families

Which dynasty is considered the first in Chinese history?

• Zhou

• Qin

• Shang

• Han

What was the capital of the Shang dynasty?

• Beijing

• Xi'an

• Anyang

• Nanjing

Who helped Shang kings control territories?

• Merchants

• Warlords

• Farmers

• Artisans

What did people in Shang China use to communicate with gods and ancestors?

• Oracle bones

• Silk writings

• Stone tablets

• Wooden totems

What led to the establishment of the Zhou dynasty?

• A natural disaster

• Rebels overthrowing the Shang

• A peaceful transition

• An election

What concept did Zhou kings introduce to justify their rule?

• The Code of Conduct

• The Divine Right

• The Rule of Law

• The Mandate of Heaven

What was a significant technological advancement during the Zhou dynasty?

• The compass

• The printing press

• Gunpowder

• Improved irrigation systems

What period followed the decline of the Zhou dynasty's central power?

• The Renaissance of China

• The Period of the Warring States

• The Era of Peace

• The Golden Age

Ancient China had frequent contact with the rest of the world.

• True

• False