Cheng Tang and the Shang Dynasty

Cheng Tang was the first king of which dynasty and what was his significance?

• Zhou Dynasty, known for his military conquests

• Shang Dynasty, known for overthrowing the Xia Dynasty

• Han Dynasty, known for establishing the Silk Road

• Qin Dynasty, known for building the Great Wall

What were some of the achievements of Tang's reign?

• The Tang dynasty saw the invention of gunpowder and the compass.

• The Tang dynasty was known for its poetry and painting.

• The Tang dynasty expanded the Great Wall significantly.

• The Tang dynasty was marked by the construction of the Forbidden City.

We know about the Shang Dynasty through:

• archaeological discoveries and ancient texts

• oral traditions and folklore

• modern historical novels

• contemporary news reports

Oracle bones played a significant role in the Shang Dynasty as they were used for what purpose?

• Religious rituals

• Military training

• Agricultural planning

• Trade negotiations

What was the Shang Dynasty known for during its peak?

• Advanced bronze work and military technology

• Development of the Silk Road

• Invention of gunpowder

• Construction of the Great Wall

What material did the Shang Dynasty people learn to make that was part of China's 'Bronze Age'?

• Bronze

• Iron

• Gold

• Silver

Who was the high god that the Shang people believed in?

• Shangdi

• Tian

• Nuwa

• Fuxi

The Shang Dynasty came to an end due to:

• a natural disaster.

• an invasion by the Zhou.

• internal rebellion.

• economic collapse.

What did the Shang people use as a form of currency?

• Cowrie shells

• Gold coins

• Paper money

• Silver bars

What was the primary writing material used during the Shang Dynasty for recording events and divinations?

• Oracle bones

• Clay tablets

• Papyrus

• Parchment