Timeline & Chronology of the Shang Dynasty China
History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
7 questions
~14 mins
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This worksheet helps students understand the key events and developments during the Shang Dynasty through a timeline activity. It encourages analysis of chronological order and significance of different periods.
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Timeline & Chronology of the Shang Dynasty China
Subject: HistoryGrade: Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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The Timeline of the Shang Dynasty
Source A: Excerpt from ancient Chinese historical records
'The Shang Dynasty is believed to have begun around 1600 BCE and lasted until approximately 1046 BCE. During this period, significant advancements were made in bronze casting, writing, and social organization.'
Provenance: Extract from 'Records of the Grand Historian' by Sima Qian, 1st century BCE.
1.
Outline the key dates of the Shang Dynasty and explain why understanding these dates is important for studying ancient history. (4 marks)
[4 marks]2.
Compare the beginning and end of the Shang Dynasty in terms of social and technological developments. (6 marks)
[6 marks]3.
Explain how bronze technology influenced the development of Shang society. (4 marks)
[4 marks]4.
Analyse the significance of the development of writing during the Shang period. (6 marks)
[6 marks]5.
Describe the main features of Shang society based on the sources provided. (4 marks)
[4 marks]6.
Compare the political structure of the early Shang with its late period. (6 marks)
[6 marks]7.
Explain how the technological and cultural developments during the Shang Dynasty contributed to its legacy. (6 marks)
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