Quiz & Worksheet - Shang Dynasty Religion & Culture

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How would the people of the Shang dynasty honor their ancestors?

Gifts of wine, food, and human sacrifices

Writing inscriptions on oracle bones

Gifts made of bronze and jade

Going to war with other clans

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1. Which of the following describes a unique feature of the Shang dynasty from all other Chinese dynasties?

They are the first dynasty to have a written language and organized religion.
They are the earliest dynasty supported by artifacts and documentation.
They built tombs for their rulers and believed in an afterlife.
They are the first dynasty known to exist in China.

2. Oracle bones and burial tombs were part of the _____ of the Shang dynasty.

economy
religion
social structure
military

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See what you know about the religion and culture of the Shang dynasty by answering these questions. Quiz topics include the way the people of this dynasty honored their ancestors and why the Shang dynasty was different from other Chinese dynasties.

Quiz & Worksheet Goals

The following points will be addressed:

Burial tombs of the Shang dynasty
An artistic technology that possibly existed during the dynasty
The writing system used during this period

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Reading comprehension - ensure that you draw the most important information from the related lesson on the Shang dynasty's culture and religion
Knowledge application - use your knowledge to answer questions about the Oracle bones of the dynasty and the characters in their writing system
Information recall - access the knowledge you've gained regarding way in which the Shang dynasty honored their ancestors
Distinguishing differences - compare and contrast topics from the lesson, such as the Shang dynasty and other dynasties of ancient China

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Explore the dynasty further by reviewing the lesson named Shang Dynasty: Religion, Art & Culture. Follow along with these useful study points listed below:

Time period during which the Shang dynasty ruled
The dynasty as it was organized into a social class pyramid
Characteristics of the people of the dynasty
Details about their religious beliefs
Bronze and jade art

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How would the people of the Shang dynasty honor their ancestors?

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1. Which of the following describes a unique feature of the Shang dynasty from all other Chinese dynasties?

2. Oracle bones and burial tombs were part of the _____ of the Shang dynasty.

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