WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

ANCIENT CHINA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following as the major civilizations in the correct order from earliest to latest?
A
Zhou, Shang, Xia
B
Shang, Zhou, Xia
C
Xia, Zhou, Shang
D
Xia, Shang, Zhou
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Dynastic Cycle is used to describe the rise and fall of the early powerful dynasties in China. These were the Shang, Zhou, Qin, and Han Dynasties.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Shang dynasty emerged in the 17th century B.C.E. as the first true Chinese dynasty. Its boundaries are shown in gray. To guard against flooding by the Yangtze and Yellow Rivers, the ancient Shang developed complex forms of irrigation and flood control.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Xia dynasty was overthrown in 1600 B.C.E. by the first Shang leader. Given that the existence of the Xia dynasty is debated, the Shang dynasty is sometimes seen as the first of the China’s dynasties.

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