Shang Dynasty Quiz

When did the Shang Dynasty rule China?

• 2000 to 1500 B.C.

• 1600 to 1046 B.C.

• 1500 to 1000 B.C.

• 1700 to 1100 B.C.

What age did the Shang Dynasty herald in China?

• Iron Age

• Stone Age

• Bronze Age

• Golden Age

Who was the tribal chief that defeated the Xia Dynasty to begin the Shang Dynasty?

• Jie

• Wan-Nien

• Tang

• Mingtiao

What is the earliest form of writing that appeared during the Shang Dynasty?

• Latin

• Modern Chinese

• Greek

• Sanskrit

What method did Shang Dynasty artisans use for bronze casting?

• Lost-wax method

• Piece-mold casting

• Sand casting

• Die casting

What type of calendar did the Shang Dynasty initially use?

• Solar-based

• Lunar-based

• Gregorian

• Julian

By 1200 B.C., what military technology were Shang armies equipped with?

• Gunpowder

• Cannons

• Horse-drawn chariots

• Tanks

Which city became the capital of the Shang Dynasty around 1300 B.C. under King Pan Geng?

• Zhengzhou

• Anyang

• Yin

• Mesopotamia

What was the primary function of the king in Shang Dynasty religion?

• Warrior

• Trader

• Priest

• Farmer

What was a common practice within the religion of the Shang Dynasty?

• Meditation

• Sacrifice

• Pilgrimage

• Fasting