Exploring Ancient China: Shang and Zhou

What was one major achievement of the Shang Dynasty?

• Development of written language.

• Invention of the wheel.

• Construction of the Great Wall.

• Advancements in bronze metallurgy.

Which material did the Shang Dynasty use for making weapons?

• Stone

• Bronze

• Iron

• Wood

What was the primary writing system used during the Shang Dynasty?

• Hieroglyphics

• Oracle bone script

• Latin alphabet

• Cuneiform script

How did the Shang Dynasty contribute to Chinese art?

• The Shang Dynasty primarily used stone tools for art creation.

• The Shang Dynasty focused solely on textile production.

• The Shang Dynasty had no impact on Chinese art.

• The Shang Dynasty advanced bronze casting, jade carving, and pottery, significantly influencing Chinese art.

What was the role of the king in the Shang Dynasty?

• The king was a figurehead with no real power.

• The king was the supreme ruler, mediator between gods and people, responsible for rituals, laws, military leadership, and state administration.

• The king served only as a military general.

• The king was primarily a merchant and trader.

What is the Zhou Dynasty known for in terms of governance?

• The Mandate of Heaven and feudal governance.

• Centralized bureaucracy and absolute monarchy.

• Military dictatorship and autocratic rule.

• Direct democracy and citizen assemblies.

What was the feudal system in the Zhou Dynasty?

• A hierarchical system of land ownership and obligations between the king, nobles, and vassals.

• A system of trade and commerce between merchants and farmers.

• A military hierarchy focused on territorial expansion.

• A democratic system where all citizens had equal land rights.

How did the Zhou Dynasty's feudal system affect local rulers?

• Local rulers lost power and became subservient to the central authority.

• Local rulers were completely eliminated from governance.

• Local rulers were only allowed to govern under strict central oversight.

• Local rulers gained autonomy and power, often challenging the central authority.

What was the significance of the Mandate of Heaven in the Zhou Dynasty?

• The Mandate of Heaven justified the Zhou Dynasty's rule and established a moral basis for leadership.

• It established a system of taxation for the Zhou Dynasty.

• The Mandate of Heaven was a military strategy used by the Zhou.

• It was a religious doctrine that promoted the worship of ancestors.

Who were the lords in the Zhou feudal system?

• Noble landowners granted land by the king.

• Warriors who fought for the king

• Merchants who traded goods

• Peasants who worked the land