WorksheetsLesson 20 Test Review
Total questions: 59
Worksheet time: 30mins
Which item did the Shang people use as money?
Cowrie shells
Dollar bills
Pieces of wood
Stone pebbles
What were the two main materials that Shang artisans incorporated in their works? (Choose TWO options.)
stone
steel
jade
bronze
How did scholars conclude that the Shang dynasty really did exist?
They found markings on the Great Wall of China
They found artifacts near Anyang (the Shang capital city)
Many Shang people are still alive to this day
What unified the people of the Shang dynasty?
All Shang people worked with bronze and jade
All Shang people used the same writing system
All Shang people shared the same army
All Shang people had the same jobs
What made Shang kings' rule powerful and effective?
They had a powerful, strengthened army
They were wealthy
They threatened to exile anyone who had no place in Shang society
What was the area where the Shang dynasty started?
The Chang Jiang Basins
The Northeastern Plain
The North China Plain
The Gobi Desert
How did archaeologists find out that the Shang people believed in an afterlife?
They found relics and gold coins near tombs of the kings
They uncovered food and weapons near tombs of kings
They found skulls and bottles of potions in the tombs of kings
In the Shang dynasty, why was Anyang an important city? (Select all that apply.)
It was home to many bronze-skilled artisans
People developed the first light bulb there
Many royal tombs are located there
It was where the king lived
Based on the many animal bones located at Anyang, what can scientists infer about the royals?
The Shang were fearful of animal attacks
The Shang raised livestock
The Shang tamed lions for fun
They were great hunters
Which of these Shang social classes made up the largest social class with the lowest social status?
nobles
artisans
farmers
slaves
What often happened to people who were captured in wars?
They received admiration and approval
They were allowed to marry royals
They worked on construction of palaces and tombs; slaves
They were treated with respect and had access to freedom and luxuries
Why would a Shang person use an oracle bone?
To seek their ancestors for advice
To send messages to other kingdoms
To prepare for a great feast
To infiltrate enemy kingdoms
How may the royalty have weakened the Shang economy? (Select all that apply.)
They lavishly spent their wealth
They served their kingdoms with honor
They spent all their time hunting rather than looking after the kingdoms
They read books so they knew everything about the world
How did the Shang dynasty fall?
Zhou, a frontier state, lit everything on fire
Zhou, a frontier state, stole all of the kings' wealth
Zhou, a frontier state, overthrew the king
Zhou, a frontier state, tricked the Shang people and led them straight into a burning volcano
The modern Chinese word for “merchant” is shang ren, which means “Shang man.” What does this suggest about Shang culture?
The Shang traded a great deal
Most Shang could read and write
Most Shang had personal armies.
The Shang used cowrie shells as money.
If two nobles from distant parts of China met during the Shang dynasty, what would be the easiest way for them to communicate?
by trading, because they used the same type of money
by speaking, because they spoke the same language
by writing, because they wrote with the same characters
by fighting, because they fought with the same weapons
Shang warriors wore helmets like this one. What technology did the Shang use to make strong helmets?
shaping a mixture of copper and tin
letting pottery harden in a mold
weaving bamboo strips into a mat
soaking wood in salt water
How did scholars learn that the Shang dynasty was real and not just a myth?
They read old books
They found artifacts
They learned the language.
They asked Chinese elders
In the Shang civilization, Anyang was an important city because
it was home to many skilled artisans.
it was where the king lived.
many royal tombs are located there.
all of these are correct
What led archaeologists to conclude that the Shang believed in life after death?
finding food and weapons buried with kings
figuring out the characters carved into bones
seeing pots used for ceremonies in the temples
studying the position in which bodies were laid out
What most helped Shang kings stay in power?
use of a powerful army
belief in magical dragons
kindness to ordinary people
marriage into wealthy families
Shang weapons were especially strong because skilled artisans made these objects from
bronze
bone
iron
stone
What have scholars concluded from the large number of wild animal bones found at Shang sites?
The Shang kept livestock
The Shang rode elephants
The Shang were active hunters
The Shang feared animal attacks.
Which of these Shang people had the lowest social status?
merchants
jade carvers
stonemasons
grain farmers
The modern Chinese word for “merchant” is shang ren, which means “Shang man.” What does this suggest about Shang culture?
The Shang traded a great deal
Most Shang could read and write
Most Shang had personal armies
The Shang used cowrie shells as money
What often happened to people the Shang captured in wars?
They married into the royal family
They worked on construction, as slaves
They were given land to start new farms
They learned the skills to become artisans
For what purpose would a Shang leader most likely use an oracle bone made from a turtle shell?
to serve a ceremonial meal
to make music for his family
to send messages to the nobles
to ask advice from his ancestors
If two nobles from distant parts of China met during the Shang dynasty, what would be the easiest way for them to communicate?
by speaking, because they spoke the same language
by trading, because they used the same type of money
by writing, because they wrote with the same characters
by fighting, because they fought with the same weapons
How may the Shang king and his nobles have weakened their economy?
They bought more and more land
They spent too much on their palaces
They rarely paid artisans for their work
They discouraged trade with other regions.
How did Zhou, a frontier state, most affect the Shang dynasty?
Rebels from Zhou overthrew the king
Warriors from Zhou led the royal army
Jade mines in Zhou made the king wealthy
. Travelers through Zhou promoted foreign trade
A dynasty is __________.
an emperor
a succession of rulers from the same family
a country that is ruled by one royal family
The Shang dynasty was located in __________.
the Middle East
China
India
The Shang was a dynasty of ancient __________.
India
China
Greece
If we were to establish a dynasty in the United States starting today, who would the next leader of our country be?
a Democrat
a Republican
a son or brother of the President
The capital city moved several times, but it was always near
the coast
Mongolia
the western part of China
the Yellow River
Where were the palace buildings in the capital located?
on an earthen platform in the center
near the protective wall
in a sunken garden
next to the soldiers’ housing
Much of what we know about the Shang dynasty is due to the discoveries of _________.
mathematicians
archeologists
explorers
astronomers
What wouldn't people in the Shang dynasty ask from Shang Di?
for a good harvest
to have many sons
to have many daughters
for victory in war
What was the reason the capital and other cities could thrive?
They had powerful armies.
They had strong leaders
Farmers in the rich surrounding land could provide for them.
Factories in the cities produced a great deal of wealth.
What supported the priest-king rulers and their families?
tributes from noblemen
a tax on the commoners
raids on neighboring villages
one-ninth of each farmer’s crop
What were the two main social classes during the Shang Dynasty?
Slaves and peasants
Nobles and peasants
Farmers and slaves
The afterlife beliefs of the Shang are similar to what other ancient civilization?
Mesopotamia
India
Greece
Egypt
What was one of the most popular past time of Shang nobles?
Hunting
Feasting
Dancing
Singing
What item did Shang kings use to tell the future?
Oracle Bones
Tea Leaves
Tarot Cards
Crystal Ball
Which dynasty took over after the fall of the Shang?
Qin
Han
Zhou
Ming
What led archaeologists to conclude that the Shang believed in life after death?
figuring out the characters carved into bones
seeing pots used for ceremonies in the temples
finding food and weapons buried with kings
studying the position in which bodies were laid out
Shang weapons were especially strong because skilled artisans made these objects from
Iron
Bronze
Wood
Stone
For what purpose would a Shang leader most likely use an oracle bone made from a turtle shell?
to ask advice from his ancestors
to serve a ceremonial meal
to make music for his family
to send messages to the nobles
Shang weapons were especially strong because skilled artisans made these objects from
bones
bronze
stone
iron
What have scholars concluded from the large number of wild animal bones found at Shang sites?
The Shang were active hunters.
The Shang rode elephants.
The Shang feared animal attacks.
The Shang kept livestock.
Where did peasants live during the Shang Dynasty?
tents
palaces
mud huts with straw roofs
holes dug into the ground
What clothing material did the king and the royal family wear?
silk
bamboo
linen
cashmere
What did the nobles write the king's questions on?
skull of a deer
oracle bones
bamboo sheets of paper
computer paper
What river did the people of the Shang Dynasty settle along?
Nile River
Colorado River
Yellow River
What items were buried with Shang rulers?
skeletons and horse-drawn chariots
bronze bowls and bells
weapons and pottery
all of the above
How long did the Shang Dynasty rule?
50 years
500 years
25 years
2000 years
What happened to the cities of the Shang Dynasty?
volcanic ash ruined the cities
covered in ice
destroyed by floods
What did the nobles of the Shang Dynasty make their weapons from?
oracle bones
bronze metal
silk
gold
What kind of animals did the nobles hunt for?
rhinos and tigers
deer and wild boar
buffalo and elephants
all of the above
