How Did the Chinese Use Oracle Bones

question 44

Multiple Choice

How did the Chinese use oracle bones?

• A)To help determine their next emperor.
• B)To communicate with departed ancestors about important family matters.
• C)To maintain agricultural records.
• D)To help them decide which crops to plant.
• E)To help the king determine how the ancestors thought the society should be run.

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Definitions:

Pineal Gland

A small endocrine gland in the brain that produces melatonin, which regulates sleep-wake cycles and seasonal functions.

Body Temperature

A measure of the body's ability to generate and get rid of heat, considered an important aspect of homeostasis and indicative of health status.

Autonomic Nervous System

The autonomic nervous system is a part of the peripheral nervous system that controls involuntary bodily functions, such as heart rate, digestion, and respiratory rate.

Involuntary Muscles

Muscles that operate without conscious control, such as those in the heart and digestive system.