7th grade shang dynasty flash cards

Question 1

What dynasty is considered the first historically verified Chinese dynasty?

Answer 1

The Shang Dynasty.

Question 2

True or False: The Shang Dynasty ruled from approximately 1600 to 1046 BCE.

Answer 2

True.

Question 3

Fill in the blank: The Shang Dynasty is known for its advanced __________ techniques.

Answer 3

bronze casting.

Question 4

What was the capital city of the Shang Dynasty?

Answer 4

Anyang.

Question 5

Which writing system was developed during the Shang Dynasty?

Answer 5

Oracle bone script.

Question 6

Multiple Choice: What was primarily used for divination in the Shang Dynasty? A) Coins B) Oracle bones C) Bamboo sticks D) Stone tablets

Answer 6

B) Oracle bones.

Question 7

True or False: The Shang Dynasty was known for its democratic governance.

Answer 7

False.

Question 8

What was the primary religion or belief system during the Shang Dynasty?

Answer 8

Ancestor worship.

Question 9

Fill in the blank: The Shang Dynasty is famous for its __________ art and craftsmanship.

Answer 9

bronze.

Question 10

Short Answer: Who was the last king of the Shang Dynasty?

Answer 10

King Zhou.

Question 11

Multiple Choice: Which of the following best describes the social structure of the Shang Dynasty? A) Egalitarian B) Class-based C) Nomadic D) Tribal

Answer 11

B) Class-based.

Question 12

True or False: The Shang Dynasty is known for its extensive use of iron tools.

Answer 12

False.

Question 13

What type of government was established during the Shang Dynasty?

Answer 13

Monarchy.

Question 14

Fill in the blank: The Shang Dynasty utilized __________ for their military chariots.

Answer 14

horses.

Question 15

Short Answer: What is one major contribution of the Shang Dynasty to Chinese culture?

Answer 15

Development of writing.

Question 16

Multiple Choice: The Shang Dynasty is known for which of the following? A) Silk production B) Pottery C) Bronze metallurgy D) All of the above

Answer 16

C) Bronze metallurgy.

Question 17

True or False: The Shang Dynasty had a centralized government.

Answer 17

True.

Question 18

What were the main materials used in Shang Dynasty weapons?

Answer 18

Bronze and stone.

Question 19

Fill in the blank: The Shang Dynasty practiced human __________ as part of their religious rituals.

Answer 19

sacrifice.

Question 20

Short Answer: What is the significance of oracle bones in Shang history?

Answer 20

They provided insights into their beliefs and practices.

Question 21

Multiple Choice: Which of the following was NOT a major achievement of the Shang Dynasty? A) Writing system B) Great Wall C) Bronze working D) Urban planning

Answer 21

B) Great Wall.

Question 22

True or False: The Shang Dynasty was succeeded by the Zhou Dynasty.

Answer 22

True.

Question 23

What was a key factor in the economy of the Shang Dynasty?

Answer 23

Agriculture.

Question 24

Fill in the blank: The Shang Dynasty is often referred to as the age of __________.

Answer 24

Bronze.

Question 25

Short Answer: Name one technological advancement from the Shang Dynasty.

Answer 25

Bronze casting.

Question 26

Multiple Choice: The Shang Dynasty was primarily located in which part of China? A) North B) South C) East D) West

Answer 26

A) North.

Question 27

True or False: The Shang Dynasty was known for its achievements in mathematics.

Answer 27

False.

Question 28

What was the role of the king in Shang society?

Answer 28

Religious leader and military commander.

Question 29

Fill in the blank: Shang society was divided into __________ classes.

Answer 29

social.

Question 30

Short Answer: What role did artisans play in the Shang Dynasty?

Answer 30

They created bronze weapons and ceremonial items.

Question 31

Multiple Choice: What was the primary religion practiced during the Shang Dynasty? A) Buddhism B) Confucianism C) Daoism D) Ancestor worship

Answer 31

D) Ancestor worship.

Question 32

True or False: The Shang Dynasty had a written language that influenced later Chinese scripts.

Answer 32

True.

Question 33

What type of economy did the Shang Dynasty have?

Answer 33

Agrarian economy.

Question 34

Fill in the blank: The Shang Dynasty is known for the invention of __________ writing.

Answer 34

Chinese.

Question 35

Short Answer: How did the Shang Dynasty end?

Answer 35

It was overthrown by the Zhou Dynasty.

Question 36

Multiple Choice: The Shang Dynasty is particularly known for which of the following materials? A) Gold B) Silver C) Bronze D) Iron

Answer 36

C) Bronze.

Question 37

True or False: The Shang Dynasty had a complex system of laws.

Answer 37

False.

Question 38

What was the primary purpose of the oracle bones?

Answer 38

To communicate with ancestors and deities.

Question 39

Fill in the blank: The Shang Dynasty is often characterized by its __________ achievements.

Answer 39

cultural.

Question 40

Short Answer: Name one reason the Shang Dynasty is important in Chinese history.

Answer 40

It laid the foundation for future dynasties.

Question 41

Multiple Choice: Which animal was highly valued in Shang society? A) Cattle B) Sheep C) Horses D) Pigs

Answer 41

C) Horses.

Question 42

True or False: The Shang Dynasty was known for its extensive trade networks.

Answer 42

False.

Question 43

What was the significance of bronze in Shang culture?

Answer 43

It was used for tools, weapons, and ritual vessels.

Question 44

Fill in the blank: The Shang Dynasty is considered a __________ civilization.

Answer 44

complex.

Question 45

Short Answer: How did geography influence the development of the Shang Dynasty?

Answer 45

It provided fertile land for agriculture.

Question 46

Multiple Choice: What was the primary form of writing used in the Shang Dynasty? A) Hieroglyphs B) Cuneiform C) Oracle bone script D) Latin

Answer 46

C) Oracle bone script.