How did the use of bronze give Shang warriors an advantage over enemies who did not use bronze?
Bronze armor offered greater protection than leather in battle.
Bronze containers could hold more arrows than cloth ones.
The process of bronze making allowed weapons to be produced faster.
Bronze cannons could destroy stone palaces.
Question 2(Multiple Choice Worth 4 points)
Based on the precise nature of Shang dynasty calendars, what can you conclude about Shang society?
It made contact with several other advanced cultures.
It relied on traders to seek new ideas.
It had skilled astronomers.
It had a king who was also the high priest.
Question 3(Multiple Choice Worth 4 points)
How did the Huang River civilization develop differently from other river valley civilizations?
Its trade with India brought it goods as well as new ideas.
Its mining industry allowed it to create iron weapons and tools.
Its location limited its contact with other advanced cultures.
Its armies helped it expand through conquest.
Question 4(Multiple Choice Worth 4 points)
Which of the following is a religious difference between the Huang River civilization and other great river civilizations?
Its people believed that their king was a god.
Its kings made use of oracle bones to communicate with their ancestors.
The Huang civilization did not develop strong religious beliefs.
The Huang civilization developed the concept of that rulers had the support of the gods.
Question 5(Multiple Choice Worth 4 points)
All of the following are examples of how geographical boundaries can limit cultural interaction except
rivers
deserts
mountains
oceans
Question 6(Multiple Choice Worth 4 points)
What is the most likely explanation for why the Shang had little interaction with non-Chinese cultures?
They were unable to travel upon the Yellow River.
They were surrounded by higher plains and mountains to the north and west.
They were not aware of the other cultures existing nearby.
They were unable to use the seas to establish trade with others due to lack of technology.
