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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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

What marked the beginning of Imperial China?

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

What was the primary function of early Shang China writing?

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

What was the basis of the first Chinese writing?

<p>Neolithic signs (A)</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 (C)</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 (C)</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 (D)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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