Asked by Bailey Brewer on Apr 28, 2024
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Which Bronze Age dynasty did the 1928 excavations at Anyang reveal as a warlike and stratified society?
A) Xia dynasty
B) Zhou dynasty
C) Shang dynasty
D) Han dynasty
Bronze Age
A period in human history, following the Stone Age, characterized by the use of bronze for tools, weapons, and sculpture, facilitated by smelting copper and tin.
Anyang Excavations
Archaeological digs in Anyang, China, that uncovered the remains of the ancient city of Yin, the last capital of the Shang dynasty, providing significant insights into early Chinese civilization.
Stratified Society
A society that is divided into layers, or strata, based on socioeconomic status, race, or other distinguishing factors.
- Realize the critical importance of varied Chinese dynasties in the fostering of artistic development and the encouragement of cultural exchanges.
Verified Answer
CN
Corbyn NaumanApr 29, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The 1928 excavations at Anyang revealed the Shang dynasty as a warlike and stratified society, providing substantial archaeological evidence of its existence and characteristics.
Learning Objectives
- Realize the critical importance of varied Chinese dynasties in the fostering of artistic development and the encouragement of cultural exchanges.