The Shang and Zhou Dynasties

Question 1

Which statement best describes ancient Chinese religion?

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Ancient Chinese religion was a mix of nature worship and ancestor worship.

Question 2

Study the image of ancient China’s social classes. Then use the drop-down menus to complete each sentence.

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Most ancient Chinese people were .: farmers or peasants; Ancient China’s middle class worked in .: trade; Social mobility in ancient China was .: very difficult

Question 3

How did the political systems of the Shang and Zhou dynasties compare?

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The Shang dynasty had a central government, while the Zhou dynasty relied on feudalism.

Question 4

Use the drop-down menus to complete each sentence.

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A writing system was developed during the Shang dynasty to .: record important events; Developments in iron making helped the ancient Chinese produce stronger .: weapons and tools; The Zhou dynasty constructed roads and canals to .: improve communication and trade

Question 5

How did ancient Chinese people control their environment to benefit humans?

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They built canals and irrigation systems to control the water supply.

Question 6

How did the physical features of China contribute to the challenges of the Shang and Zhou dynasties?

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A large geographic area made it hard to protect the people.

Question 7

What event contributed to the downfall of the Shang dynasty?

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A divide between the rich and the poor led farmers to form alliances with invaders.

Question 8

What was the mandate of heaven? Choose the best answer.

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the belief that the gods gave rulers power for as long as they ruled justly

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