Exploring the Xia, Shang, and Zhou Dynasties of Ancient China

What is significant about the Shang Dynasty in terms of archaeological evidence?

• It has no archaeological evidence.

• It is the last dynasty with significant archaeological evidence.

• It is the first dynasty with significant archaeological evidence.

• It is known only through written records.

Which ancient civilization was at its height around the same time as the Shang Dynasty?

• Roman Empire

• Mayan Civilization

• Byzantine Empire

• New Kingdom of Egypt

What material was the Shang Dynasty particularly known for working with?

• Iron

• Gold

• Bronze

• Silver

What were oracle bones used for in the Shang Dynasty?

• Teaching children to write

• Recording laws

• Writing poetry

• Divination and answering questions

What is the modern equivalent of the Shang Dynasty's oracle bone script?

• Modern Chinese script

• Latin script

• Cyrillic script

• Arabic script

Which river valleys were crucial to the development of the Shang civilization?

• Nile and Amazon

• Yellow and Yangtze

• Ganges and Indus

• Tigris and Euphrates

What was one of the reasons for the decline of the Shang Dynasty?

• Invasion by the Mongols

• Corruption and incompetence of the last king

• Economic collapse

• Natural disasters

Who defeated the last king of the Shang Dynasty?

• Emperor Qin Shi Huang

• Genghis Khan

• Alexander the Great

• King Wu of Zhou

How long did the Zhou Dynasty last after the fall of the Shang Dynasty?

• 1000 years

• 800 years

• 500 years

• 200 years

What does the continuity of Chinese dynasties suggest about their civilization?

• It was technologically backward.

• It was isolated from other civilizations.

• It was frequently disrupted by invasions.

• It had a strong and continuous cultural foundation.