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What was a characteristic of Neolithic societies in China during the Neolithic period?

  • They were nomadic and relied solely on domesticated crops.
  • They developed symbols that are precursors to later Chinese writing systems. (correct)
  • They were economically uniform and founded on a single domesticated crop.
  • They were only found in the Yellow River area.
  • What was the primary source of food for Neolithic peoples in China?

  • Only domesticated foods
  • Only wild foods
  • Both wild and domesticated foods (correct)
  • Neither wild nor domesticated foods
  • What is a characteristic of politically complex states in China during the Neolithic period?

  • They were found in several regions of China. (correct)
  • They were only found in the Yangtze River area.
  • They were economically uniform and founded on a single domesticated crop.
  • They developed symbols that are precursors to later Chinese writing systems.
  • What was practiced in the Longshan culture?

    <p>Scapulimancy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of inscribed bronze vessels during the Zhou dynasty?

    <p>To celebrate battle victories</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the founder of the Qin Dynasty in ancient China?

    <p>Qin Shi Huang</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What marked the beginning of Imperial China?

    <p>The reign of the first sovereign emperor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary function of early Shang China writing?

    <p>To divine the future</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the basis of the first Chinese writing?

    <p>Neolithic signs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of oracle bones in Shang China?

    <p>They were used for divination and held significant power</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the concept of the Mandate of Heaven during the Warring States Period?

    <p>A system of governance where rulers were seen as having divine authority</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of human sacrifice in Shang China?

    <p>It held ritual significance and was a common practice in Shang China</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the link that researchers have posited between ancient China and modern Chinese culture?

    <p>A link between the earliest divination markings and the modern Chinese written language</p> Signup and view all the answers

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