How do we know about the Shang Dynasty?
In this lesson we will be learning all about an ancient Chinese civilisation called the Shang Dynasty! We are going to find out how we know about the Shang, by looking at the ancient artefacts and writing archaeologists have found.
How do we know about the Shang Dynasty?
In this lesson we will be learning all about an ancient Chinese civilisation called the Shang Dynasty! We are going to find out how we know about the Shang, by looking at the ancient artefacts and writing archaeologists have found.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- When the Shang Dynasty existed.
- Where the Shang Dynasty was.
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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