Shang Civilization

What were the two main rivers along which the Shang Civilization was situated?

• Yellow River and Chang Jiang

• Nile River and Amazon River

• Ganges River and Indus River

• Danube River and Rhine River

What type of government did the Shang Dynasty have?

• Democracy

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

• Anarchy

What was the decision about who should be king based on in the Shang Dynasty?

• Election by the people

• Birthright

• Strength of the army

• Wealth and resources

Which industry did the Shang rulers attach great importance to?

• Mining

• Fishing

• Manufacturing

• Construction

What is the most famous bronze work from the Shang Dynasty?

• Simuwu Quadripod

• Terracotta Army

• Great Wall of China

• Forbidden City

What type of religion did the Shang Civilization practice?

• Monotheism

• Polytheism

• Atheism

• Pantheism

Who did the Shang rulers often offer sacrifices to?

• Shangdi

• Buddha

• Confucius

• Laozi

What role did priests play in Shang religion?

• Warriors

• Farmers

• Teachers

• Diviners

What was the social status of the Shi in the Shang Civilization?

• Aristocratic scholars and gentry

• Farmer peasants

• Craftsmen and artisans

• Merchants and traders

Who was Lady Hao and what did her tomb reveal about women in the Shang Dynasty?

• A legendary warrior who led military campaigns

• A queen who ruled the Shang Dynasty

• A famous poet and scholar

• A powerful sorceress