Question

matching: select the dynasty which applies to each description.
a. xia
b. shang
c. zhou
____ 24. longest lasting of all the chinese ruling dynasties.
____ 25. dynasty that invented writing.
____ 26. first dynasty of china.
____ 27. information comes from archaeology rather than their writings.
____ 28. dynasty is divided into two phases.

Explanation:

Question 24:

The Zhou dynasty is known to be the longest - lasting of all Chinese ruling dynasties. It had a long - standing rule compared to Xia, Shang, etc.

Question 25:

The Shang dynasty is credited with the invention of writing (oracle bone inscriptions).

Question 26:

The Xia dynasty is considered the first dynasty of China, marking the beginning of the dynastic rule in Chinese history.

Question 27:

For the Xia dynasty, much of the information we have about it comes from archaeological findings rather than written records from the dynasty itself, as its own written records (if any) are not as well - preserved or available as those of later dynasties.

Question 28:

The Zhou dynasty is divided into two phases: the Western Zhou and the Eastern Zhou.

Answer:

1. C. Zhou
2. B. Shang
3. A. Xia
4. A. Xia
5. C. Zhou