History

Exit Lesson

How did the Shang Dynasty begin?

In this lesson, we are going to be learning all about how the Shang Dynasty began, with the first ruler: Emperor Tang.

This quiz includes images that don't have any alt text - please contact your teacher who should be able to help you with an audio description.

Unit quizzes are being retired in August 2023

Why we're removing unit quizzes from the website >
Quiz:

Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.The Shang Dynasty was a Bronze Age civilisation.

1/5

Q2.In which modern day country was Shang Dynasty?

2/5

Q3.What does an archaeologist do?

3/5

Q4.From which civilisation do we have the earliest recorded human writing?

4/5

Q5.Which materials were Shang weapons made from? Tick ALL the correct answers.

Select two (2) boxes

5/5

This quiz includes images that don't have any alt text - please contact your teacher who should be able to help you with an audio description.

Unit quizzes are being retired in August 2023

Why we're removing unit quizzes from the website >
Quiz:

Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.The Shang Dynasty was a Bronze Age civilisation.

1/5

Q2.In which modern day country was Shang Dynasty?

2/5

Q3.What does an archaeologist do?

3/5

Q4.From which civilisation do we have the earliest recorded human writing?

4/5

Q5.Which materials were Shang weapons made from? Tick ALL the correct answers.

Select two (2) boxes

5/5

Video

Play video

Click on the play button to start the video. If your teacher asks you to pause the video and look at the worksheet you should:

  • Click "Close Video"
  • Click "Next" to view the activity

Your video will re-appear on the next page, and will stay paused in the right place.

This quiz includes images that don't have any alt text - please contact your teacher who should be able to help you with an audio description.

Unit quizzes are being retired in August 2023

Why we're removing unit quizzes from the website >
Quiz:

How did the Shang Dynasty begin? - Quiz

Well done for all your hard work this lesson. Complete this quiz to see how much you've learned?

Q1.Who was the last emperor of the Xia Dynasty?

1/5

Q2.In what year did the Shang Dynasty begin?

2/5

Q3.“The evidence suggests Cheng Tang was a popular leader who looked after his people.”

3/5

Q4.How do we know about the Shang dynasty? Tick ALL the correct boxes.

Select two (2) boxes

4/5

Q5.What is the name of someone who learns about the past by digging up and studying artefacts?

5/5

This quiz includes images that don't have any alt text - please contact your teacher who should be able to help you with an audio description.

Unit quizzes are being retired in August 2023

Why we're removing unit quizzes from the website >
Quiz:

How did the Shang Dynasty begin? - Quiz

Well done for all your hard work this lesson. Complete this quiz to see how much you've learned?

Q1.Who was the last emperor of the Xia Dynasty?

1/5

Q2.In what year did the Shang Dynasty begin?

2/5

Q3.“The evidence suggests Cheng Tang was a popular leader who looked after his people.”

3/5

Q4.How do we know about the Shang dynasty? Tick ALL the correct boxes.

Select two (2) boxes

4/5

Q5.What is the name of someone who learns about the past by digging up and studying artefacts?

5/5

Lesson summary: How did the Shang Dynasty begin?

It looks like you have not completed one of the quizzes.

To share your results with your teacher please complete one of the quizzes.

Time to move!

Did you know that exercise helps your concentration and ability to learn?

For 5 mins...

Move around:
Climb stairs

On the spot:
Dance

The next lesson in:
The Shang Dynasty
is:
What was life like for people in the Shang Dynasty?

Browse Oak's lessons:

SubjectsSchedule