Quiz on Ancient Chinese Dynasties

In Inner China, which natural events enriched the soil?

• floods

• hurricanes

• sandstorms

• earthquakes

In the later years of the Zhou dynasty, what condition in China led to new philosophies?

• wealth

• disorder

• feudalism

• democracy

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.

The Zhou dynasty came after which dynasty?

• Qin

• Han

• Chin

• Shang

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 the above

According to belief in the Mandate of Heaven, earthquakes and floods might be signs that

• the king did not govern well.

• the end of the world was near.

• the people did not obey the laws.

• the natural world ignored humans.

Shang weapons were especially strong because skilled artisans made these objects from

• iron.

• stone.

• bones.

• bronze.

Which of these Shang people had the lowest social status?

• merchants

• jade carvers

• stonemasons

• grain farmers

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

What two words would describe the Emperor of Qin?

• strong and cruel

• weak and lonely

• compassionate and kind

• understanding and nice