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Essay Planning: The Shang Dynasty and the Bronze Age in China

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet guides students in planning an essay about the Shang Dynasty during the Bronze Age, focusing on key aspects such as society, technology, and legacy.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#Shang Dynasty China
#Standard
#Essay Planning
#Bronze Age
#Understand the significance of the Shang Dynasty in Chinese history
#Analyse the role of bronze technology during the Bronze Age
#Evaluate the cultural and political achievements of the Shang Dynasty

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Essay Planning: The Shang Dynasty and the Bronze Age in China

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Essay Title and Planning

Essay Question:

'To what extent did the Shang Dynasty influence ancient Chinese civilization during the Bronze Age?'

Introduction Thesis: Outline your overall argument about the importance of the Shang Dynasty's contributions during the Bronze Age.

Point 1 with Evidence: Identify a key achievement or aspect of Shang society, such as their development of bronze technology or social hierarchy, and provide supporting evidence.

Point 2 with Evidence: Describe another significant contribution, like religious practices or writing, with relevant evidence.

Counter-argument: Discuss an opposing view or limitation to the Shang Dynasty's influence.

Conclusion: Summarise your main points and state whether you agree or disagree with the essay question.

Note: Use this plan to structure your essay, ensuring each part is supported by evidence and analysis.

B

Question 1

Explain why the development of bronze technology was important during the Shang Dynasty.

1.
What were the main reasons bronze technology was significant in Shang society? (3 marks)
[3 marks]
C

Question 2

Compare the political structure of the Shang Dynasty with earlier Chinese societies.

1.
How was Shang political organization different from previous societies? (4 marks)
[4 marks]
D

Question 3

Outline the cultural achievements of the Shang Dynasty.

1.
What were some of the key cultural achievements of the Shang Dynasty? (3 marks)
[3 marks]
E

Question 4

Analyse the role of religion and ancestor worship in Shang society.

1.
Why was religion and ancestor worship important to the Shang? (4 marks)
[4 marks]
F

Question 5

Compare the military capabilities of the Shang Dynasty with previous periods.

1.
How did Shang military power differ from earlier Chinese societies? (4 marks)
[4 marks]
G

Question 6

Outline the legacy of the Shang Dynasty for later Chinese history.

1.
What lasting influences did the Shang Dynasty have on Chinese civilization? (3 marks)
[3 marks]
H

Question 7

Analyse the limitations of the Shang Dynasty’s influence on later periods.

1.
What were some limitations or weaknesses of the Shang Dynasty’s influence? (4 marks)
[4 marks]
I

Question 8

Evaluate whether the Shang Dynasty was a turning point in ancient Chinese history.

1.
Do you think the Shang was a significant turning point? Explain your view. (6 marks)
[6 marks]

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