Topic 7: Lesson 2

Which river is known as the “cradle of Chinese civilization”?

• Nile River

• Huang He (Yellow River)

• Chang Jiang (Yangtze River)

• Mekong River

What gives the Huang He its yellow color?

• Salt deposits

• Yellow algae

• Loess

• Pollen

Why is the Huang He sometimes called "China’s sorrow"?

• It often dried up

• It changed course every year

• It flooded violently, destroying homes and lives

• It blocked trade routes

What made farming in China difficult in many areas?

• Frequent earthquakes

• Monsoons

• Too much rainfall

• Mountains and deserts limited farmland

How did China’s geography affect its early development?

• It allowed easy access to other civilizations

• It led to frequent invasions

• It isolated China, helping it develop a unique culture

• It prevented the growth of cities

What was the capital city of the Shang Dynasty?

• Beijing

• Xi’an

• Anyang

• Luoyang

What were Shang kings’ main strategies for ruling distant lands?

• Using priests

• Using merchants

• Using elected governors

What was the role of most people in Shang society?

• Warriors

• Traders

• Farmers working for nobles

• Teachers

What did Shang people believe about their ancestors?

• Ancestors became gods

• Ancestors had no power after death

• Ancestor spirits could influence daily life

• Ancestors must be forgotten

How did Shang kings communicate with the gods?

• Through meditation

• Using oracle bones

• Through human messengers

• With sacred scrolls