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Shang Dynasty - Bronze, Jade and Silk

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 8mins

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1.

Bronze in the Shang Dynasty was often carved with which symbol for good fortune?

a)

sheep

b)

ox

c)

turtle shell

d)

dragons

2.

Which of these was a closely guarded secret?

a)

The manufacturing process of jade

b)

The manufacturing process of silk

c)

The manufacturing process of bronze

d)

The manufacturing process of copper

3.

Why did the Shang Dynasty have an advantage over other armies?

a)

Their weapons were made of bronze

b)

They were led by Fu Hao

c)

They developed the ambush

d)

They were more organised

4.

Because of its strength, people believed that jade offered ....

a)

wisdom

b)

immortality

c)

life after death

d)

loyalty

5.

A circular jade object placed on the body of a deceased person was called a ...

a)

ding

b)

shang

c)

bi

d)

bowl

6.

Who is the goddess of silk in Chinese mythology?

a)

Di Xin

b)

Yellow Emperor

c)

Wu Ding

d)

Empress Leizu

7.

Silk is made from a

(a)  

8.

Why was silk important to the Shang Dynasty?

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9.

Is this artefact bronze, silk or jade?

a)

Bronze

b)

Silk

c)

Jade

10.

Select all the artefacts made from bronze.

a)

b)

c)

d)

e)