Shang Dynasty: Leaders and Achievements

Who overthrew the Xia dynasty to start the Shang dynasty?

• Emperor Qin

• Emperor Tang

• Emperor Wu

• Emperor Han

What significant invention is attributed to the Shang dynasty?

• The wheel

• Writing

• Gunpowder

• The compass

What material did the Shang dynasty use for writing to prevent decomposition?

• Papyrus

• Silk

• Oracle bones

• Bamboo strips

Which city had a defense wall that was 2,385 feet thick?

• Anyang

• Luoyang

• Zhengzhou

• Beijing

How wide was the wall in the city of Anyang?

• 50 feet

• 75 feet

• 100 feet

• 118 feet

Approximately how many men and how long did it take to build the wall in Anyang?

• 5,000 men and 5 years

• 10,000 men and 12 years

• 15,000 men and 10 years

• 20,000 men and 15 years

What was one of the main reasons for building thick walls in Shang cities?

• To protect against floods

• To display wealth

• Because they were constantly waging war

• To prevent animal attacks

Which supreme god did the Shang dynasty believe in?

• Ra

• Zeus

• Di

• Odin

What technological advancement helped the Shang dynasty maintain military supremacy?

• Iron weapons

• Bronze technology

• Steel armor

• Gunpowder

What role did writing play in the Shang government?

• It was used for religious texts only

• It helped organize mining quantities and wages

• It was used solely for artistic expression

• It was banned by the government