Why Is More Known About the Xia Than the Shang

question 38

Multiple Choice

Why is more known about the Xia than the Shang dynasty?

• A) The Shang is about a millennium earlier.
• B) The Xia left no written records.
• C) The Xia left no physical remains.
• D) The Xia is known only from folklore, while the Shang far better documented.

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Definitions:

Collective Movements

Organized group actions aimed at achieving a common goal, often related to social, political, or environmental change.

Riots

Violent disturbances by a large group of people, often expressing dissent against perceived injustices or government policies.

Social Movements

Organized collective efforts aiming at promoting or resisting social change.

Norms Governing

Refers to the rules or standards that regulate behavior within a group or society.