Soial Studiesc Flashcards
What did the discovery of food and weapons buried with kings indicate about the Shang?
The Shang believed in life after death.
This reflects the cultural practices and beliefs surrounding the afterlife in Shang society.
How did the Shang kings maintain their power?
By using a powerful army.
The military strength was crucial for the stability and control of the Shang dynasty.
What material were Shang weapons made from?
Bronze.
Skilled artisans contributed to the strength and quality of Shang weaponry.
What does the large number of wild animal bones found at Shang sites suggest?
The Shang were active hunters.
This indicates the hunting practices and dietary habits of the Shang people.
Which group had the lowest social status among the Shang people?
Grain farmers.
This reflects the social hierarchy and economic roles in Shang society.
What does the modern Chinese word for ‘merchant’ suggest about Shang trade?
It suggests that the Shang traded a great deal.
The term ‘shang ren’ means ‘Shang man,’ indicating a connection to trade practices.
What happened to people captured during wars by the Shang?
They were often enslaved to work on construction.
This highlights the use of captured individuals in labor for state projects.
What tool did a Shang leader likely use to ask for advice from ancestors?
An oracle bone made from a turtle shell.
Oracle bones were used for divination and communication with ancestors.
How would two nobles from distant parts of China communicate during the Shang dynasty?
By writing, as they used the same characters.
This suggests a level of literacy and standardized writing in Shang society.
What materials did the Shang use to make strong helmets?
Shaping mixtures of copper and tin.
The metallurgy of the Shang was advanced, contributing to their military equipment.
What weakened the Shang economy?
Excessive spending on palaces by the Shang king and his nobles.
This indicates the impact of royal expenditures on state resources.
Which state affected the Shang dynasty by overthrowing the king?
Zhou.
This highlights the political dynamics and conflicts between states during the Shang period.
Shang dynasty ruled the area of what in china
Anyang
The scholars learned that the Shang dynasty wasn’t a myth because they found what
Artifacts
In the Shang civilization, Anyang was an important city because it was home to many ****, it was where the king lived and many royal tombs are located there.
Skilled artisans
