(Review) Lesson 24 - The Shang Dynasty

What does ancestor worship involve?

• Honoring gods of war and storms

• Giving offerings to deceased relatives

• Memorizing names of family ancestors

• Building statues of ancient warriors

What is Anyang best known for?

• A modern Chinese industrial city

• A site where Shang artifacts were found

• A military training center in the north

• A large city known for textile production

What metal was essential to Shang technology?

• Silver used for palace jewelry

• Bronze for weapons and vessels

• Gold collected through mining efforts

• Iron for tools and farming implements

What is a clan in Shang society?

• A group that worshiped river gods

• A circle of friends from the capital

• A network of extended family groups

• A class of soldiers trained for war

What were oracle bones used for?

• Telling stories to younger children

• Recording laws and daily farming tips

• Predicting the future with cracked bones

• Creating artwork for use in ceremonies

What dynasty ruled from 1750 to 1045 B.C.E.?

• The Qin, builders of strong walls

• The Han, rulers of great inventors

• The Zhou, founders of new rituals

• The Shang, makers of bronze tools

Who ruled the Shang dynasty?

• A group of regional landowners

• A powerful and hereditary king

• A council of noble family leaders

• A priest selected by ancestors

How did Shang kings keep control?

• Through economic trading routes

• Through religious laws and rules

• Through warfare and family loyalty

• Through farming and skilled labor

What helped Shang armies dominate?

• Bronze weapons used in battles

• Stone hammers for farming work

• Wooden sticks crafted for hunting

• Silk armor worn by their soldiers

Who was at the top of Shang society?

• Farmers and local landowners

• Traders and market merchants

• King and his closest relatives

• Priests from neighboring villages