Quiz on the Shang Dynasty

What was the first Chinese dynasty with written records?

• Xia Dynasty

• Han Dynasty

• Zhou Dynasty

• Shang Dynasty

Who was the leader that united the Shang tribe?

• Wu of Zhou

• Cheng Tang

• King Jie

• Emperor Qin

What did the Shang use oracle bones for?

• To make tools

• To build houses

• To predict the future

• To write stories

What material did the Shang use for religious items and weapons?

• Bronze

• Gold

• Iron

• Silver

Which king's rule led to the corruption of the Shang government?

• King Di Xin

• Cheng Tang

• Wu Ding

• Emperor Taizong

What was the last capital of the Shang Dynasty?

• Beijing

• Yin Xu

• Xi'an

• Luoyang

What did the Shang Dynasty invent that was crucial for their society?

• Gunpowder

• The wheel

• Writing

• Silk

What was a common question asked on oracle bones?

• How to make bronze?

• Will we win the war?

• What is the weather today?

• Who will be the next king?

What did the Shang worship besides their ancestors?

• The sun

• The stars

• The moon

• A supreme being called Shangdi

Which dynasty overthrew the Shang Dynasty?

• Tang Dynasty

• Ming Dynasty

• Zhou Dynasty

• Han Dynasty