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The Shang Dynasty ruled from 1700 to 1122 B.C.E in an area in the
Huang He valley
For hundreds of years, Western scholars believed that the Shang Dynasty was a legend because
archeologists did not have any solid evidence it existed
What is significant about the Chinese city Anyang?
It was where many Shang artifacts were found
What did the Shang do to ensure their kings were served in the afterlife?
They buried animals, servants, and enslaved people in the tombs
Which of the following was part of the Shang Dynasty: a palace, a temple, houses OR all of these
All of these
How would a Shang king extend his power?
He would set up smaller kingdoms led by his nephews and younger brothers
The Shang kings depended on their strong army to
fight to defend and expand the kingdom
Which of the following was true of the Shang's use of bronze:They were among the first civilizations to make bronze, their use of bronze weapons was their biggest weakness, OR they were the only ancient civilization that used bronze
They were among the first civilizations to make bronze
What Shang group was the highest-ranking, after the king and his relatives?
nobles
What did the Shang king do for nobles in exchange for their military help?
He was not likely to interfere with their control over the land
Which group of artisans were especially valued in Shang society?
artisans that were skilled in bronze
What did the Shang use for money?
cowrie shells
What group made up the largest social class in Shang society?
farmers
Which of the following is true of Shang farmers: their land was controlled by the king or the nobles, they had to give most of their harvest to the nobles, they used very simple tools made of wood and stone, OR ALL OF ABOVE
All of above
In Shang society, enslaved people spent their lives:
building tombs and palaces
In their religion, the Shang believed that dead ancestors
had the power to help or harm the living
