Shang Dynasty
5 Questions
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THIS QUIZ IS ONLY TO TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE ABOUT THE SHANG DYNASTY
Questions and Answers
- 1.
What is the Shang Dynasty also called? What is it named after?
- A.
San Dai, Sandai, after Chinese historiography
- B.
Xia, after Tang the Great
- C.
Yin, after the last capital near modern Anyang /Henan
Correct Answer
C. Yin, after the last capital near modern Anyang /Henan -
- 2.
Many scholars at the end of the 19th century thought the Shang Dynasty to be purely mythical. Only the discovering of oracle bones at the begin of the century and the deciphering of the incised inscriptions (oracle bone inscriptions, jiaguwen ) proved that at least the last part of the Shang was indeed a historical period.
Correct Answer
20th
21st
24th - 3.
Write a paragraph about what you have learn about the Shang Dynasty.
- 4.
What ruled over the Shang city-states?
- A.
People
- B.
The capital city
- C.
King Wen
Correct Answer
B. The capital city -
- 5.
What years was the Shang dynasty between?
- A.
1766-1050 BC
- B.
1788- 1100 BC
- C.
1666-1050 BC
Correct Answer
A. 1766-1050 BC -
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