The Shang Dynasty Government and Military Quiz
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What metal did Shang nobles use to make their weapons?

  • Gold
  • Iron
  • Silver
  • Copper (correct)

How were Shang armies especially powerful?

  • They had strong alliances with neighboring kingdoms
  • They had large numbers of soldiers
  • They had access to advanced technology
  • They had weapons made of bronze (correct)

What type of soldiers rode horses and elephants in Shang armies?

  • Archers
  • Foot soldiers
  • Cavalry (correct)
  • Charioteers

How did Shang kings expand their power?

<p>By setting up smaller kingdoms under their younger brothers and nephews (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Shang kings use prisoners captured in war for?

<p>As laborers and in human sacrifices (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary purpose of using oracle bones by the Shang kings?

<p>To seek advice from their ancestors on important matters (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did the Shang people believe it was important to honor their ancestors?

<p>Because they believed ancestors had the power to help or harm the living (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the king's relationship to ancestral spirits in Shang belief?

<p>Kings had the power to rule because they were descended from powerful ancestors (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the Shang people honor their ancestors?

<p>Through offerings of wine, food, and sometimes human sacrifices (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the treasures buried in kings' tombs reveal about the Shang belief?

<p>They believed in a life after death and the power of ancestors (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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