Question 1
Why was the Shang Dynasty once called China's mother culture?
a. It gave birth to Chinese literature.
b. Its Yellow River Valley was believed to be the heart of Chinese civilization
c. It allowed intermarriage among ancient ruling classes, which expanded its aristocracy.
d. Its leaders were also the country's major intellectuals and philosophers.
e. It embraced a matrilineal system.
Question 2
Befitting their station in life, samurai enjoyed lives of leisure and wealth.
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false