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What metal did Shang nobles use to make their weapons?
What metal did Shang nobles use to make their weapons?
- Gold
- Iron
- Silver
- Copper (correct)
How were Shang armies especially powerful?
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?
What type of soldiers rode horses and elephants in Shang armies?
- Archers
- Foot soldiers
- Cavalry (correct)
- Charioteers
How did Shang kings expand their power?
How did Shang kings expand their power?
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What did Shang kings use prisoners captured in war for?
What did Shang kings use prisoners captured in war for?
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What was the primary purpose of using oracle bones by the Shang kings?
What was the primary purpose of using oracle bones by the Shang kings?
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Why did the Shang people believe it was important to honor their ancestors?
Why did the Shang people believe it was important to honor their ancestors?
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What was the significance of the king's relationship to ancestral spirits in Shang belief?
What was the significance of the king's relationship to ancestral spirits in Shang belief?
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How did the Shang people honor their ancestors?
How did the Shang people honor their ancestors?
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What did the treasures buried in kings' tombs reveal about the Shang belief?
What did the treasures buried in kings' tombs reveal about the Shang belief?
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