Ancient China - Shang Dynasty
Test Quiz
1. What legendary dynasty came before the Shang Dynasty?
a. Qing Dynasty
b. Ming Dynasty
c. Zhou Dynasty
d. Xia Dynasty
e. Han Dynasty
2. Who founded the Shang Dynasty?
a. Wu Shang
b. Di Xin
c. Wu Ding
d. King Jie
e. Cheng Tang
3. What is the main artifact that archeologists have used to learn about the Shang Dynasty?
a. Cave paintings
b. Financial transactions
c. Oracle bones
d. Government records
e. Ancient weapons
4. What material did the Shang use for weapons that gave them an advantage in war?
a. Cast Iron
b. Bronze
c. Steel
d. Brass
e. All of the above
5. True or False: The Shang did not develop writing which eventually led to their downfall.
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
c.
d.
e.
6. Around how long did the Shang Dynasty rule China?
a. 20 years
b. 50 years
c. 100 years
d. 250 years
e. 500 years
7. What animals did the Shang typically use for their oracle bones?
a. Oxen and turtles
b. Monkeys and leopards
c. Wolves and bears
d. Whales and otters
e. Humans
8. What dynasty took control after the end of the Shang Dynasty?
a. Qing Dynasty
b. Ming Dynasty
c. Zhou Dynasty
d. Shang Dynasty
e. Han Dynasty
9. What was written on oracle bones?
a. Lists of names
b. Questions and answers
c. Financial transactions
d. Shopping lists
e. Government laws
10. True or False: The Shang Dynasty had a fairly complex government that was ruled by a king.
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
c.
d.
e.
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