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.
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.
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Key learning points
- Who the first leader of the Shang was.
- How the Shang civilisation developed
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5 Questions
Q1.
The Shang Dynasty was a Bronze Age civilisation.
False
Q2.
In which modern day country was Shang Dynasty?
Great Britain
Japan
Russia
Q3.
What does an archaeologist do?
Draw pictures about how people used to live.
Read books about history to learn about how people used to live.
Use maps to show where people used to live.
Q4.
From which civilisation do we have the earliest recorded human writing?
Ancient Egypt
The Shang Dynasty
The United Kingdom
Q5.
Which materials were Shang weapons made from? Tick ALL the correct answers.
Aluminium
Plastic
Silver
5 Questions
Q1.
Who was the last emperor of the Xia Dynasty?
b. Emperor Xie
c. Emperor Tang
d. Emperor Shang
Q2.
In what year did the Shang Dynasty begin?
1600 AD
2600 BCE
600 BCE
Q3.
“The evidence suggests Cheng Tang was a popular leader who looked after his people.”
False
Q4.
How do we know about the Shang dynasty? Tick ALL the correct boxes.
From plastic artefacts buried underground.
From writing found on parchment.
Q5.
What is the name of someone who learns about the past by digging up and studying artefacts?
Anthropologist
Artist