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QuizMultiple Choice

The Shang and Zhou Dynasties

Question 10 • FL-2109010-M/J World History B

How did math and science advance during the Zhou dynasty?

Answer
A
A new writing system was created for representing numbers.
B
New advancements were made in algebra and medical science.
C
A new multiplication system was invented, and scientists made maps of the stars.
D
New inventions such as gunpowder allowed the Chinese to become more powerful.

Explanation

During the Zhou dynasty, Chinese scholars developed multiplication methods and made detailed observations of the stars, including star maps. This matches the choice describing a new multiplication system and maps of the stars. Gunpowder was invented much later, so choice D is not correct.

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