How were Shang people's beliefs similar and different to other people's at the time?

In this lesson we will be learning about other civilisations from around the world at the same time as the Shang Dynasty. We'll think about some of the beliefs these different civilisations held, and how they are similar and different.

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Q1.Which two metals combine to make bronze?

Select two (2) boxes

iron tin jade copper

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Q2.What did the Chinese do with oracle bones, before they discovered that they had ancient writing on them?

Threw them away Ground them up and used them as medicine Put them in museums Studied them in universities

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Q3."People in the Shang Dynasty never fought in battles or wars."

True False

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Q4.Which of these social groups had the most land, power and money?

Select one (1) boxes

Working class Noble class

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Q5.We have evidence that the Shang cooked in what?

A cauldron A frying pan A BBQ A roasting tin

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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!

Question 1

Question 2

Question 3

Question 4

Question 5

Q1.Which two metals combine to make bronze?

Select two (2) boxes

iron tin jade copper

1/5

Q2.What did the Chinese do with oracle bones, before they discovered that they had ancient writing on them?

Threw them away Ground them up and used them as medicine Put them in museums Studied them in universities

2/5

Q3."People in the Shang Dynasty never fought in battles or wars."

True False

3/5

Q4.Which of these social groups had the most land, power and money?

Select one (1) boxes

Working class Noble class

4/5

Q5.We have evidence that the Shang cooked in what?

A cauldron A frying pan A BBQ A roasting tin

5/5

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Q1.Which civilisation was flourishing at about the same time as the Shang Dynasty?

Ancient Egypt The Vikings The Romans The Aztecs

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Q2.When did the Shang Dynasty end?

1600 BCE 1066 BCE 2500 BCE 1600 CE

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Q3.Ancestor veneration means

Showing great respect for members of your family who have died. Worshipping natural objects like trees. Believing that anyone can talk to their ancestors. Worshipping the emperor as though they are a God.

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Q4.An Imperial Cult is

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Q5.The Shang Dynasty was the only civilisation in the world that knew how to use Bronze in 1600 BCE

True False

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Well done for your great work this lesson. Take this quick quiz to celebrate your learning.

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Question 2

Question 3

Question 4

Question 5

Q1.Which civilisation was flourishing at about the same time as the Shang Dynasty?

Ancient Egypt The Vikings The Romans The Aztecs

1/5

Q2.When did the Shang Dynasty end?

1600 BCE 1066 BCE 2500 BCE 1600 CE

2/5

Q3.Ancestor veneration means

3/5

Q4.An Imperial Cult is

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Q5.The Shang Dynasty was the only civilisation in the world that knew how to use Bronze in 1600 BCE

True False

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