UAE SST PT2 Revision Test

What was the primary purpose of oracle bones during the Shang Dynasty?

• To record laws

• To predict the weather

• To make important decisions

• To teach children

Which dynasty in Ancient China was known for ruling with an absolute monarchy?

• Zhou Dynasty

• Ming Dynasty

• Qin Dynasty

• Shang Dynasty

What form of economy developed during the Zhou Dynasty as a result of trade?

• Command economy

• Feudal economy

• Market economy

• Barter economy

What material were the first coins in China made from?

• Silver

• Bronze

• Gold

• Copper

Why were merchants considered to be a low class in ancient China?

• They did not work for the king

• They did not own land

• They were foreigners

• They worked as servants

In the Zhou Dynasty, what was the relationship between the king and the lords?

• The king ruled alone without any lords

• The lords were independent from the king

• The lords controlled their land but were ruled by the king

• The king and the lords were equals

What shape were some of the early coins used in China before round coins became common?

• Rectangular and triangular

• Fish, spades, and knives

• Circles and squares

• Animals and trees

Which of the following groups was considered the wealthiest in ancient China due to inheritance?

• Peasants

• Merchants

• Craftsmen

• State rulers and ministers

Which of the following groups was responsible for growing the crops during the Zhou Dynasty?

• Merchants

• Peasant farmers

• Craftsmen

• Servants

Which of the following best describes the role of craftsmen in ancient China?

• They ruled over the land

• They made goods like weapons and furniture

• They collected taxes

• They were responsible for growing food