Question

king name son of relationship to previous king
7th king of shang greater yi 6th king of shang son
8th king of shang greater ding 7th king of shang son
9th king of shang greater jia 8th king of shang son
10th king of shang outer bing 7th king of shang uncle
based on the table, which of the following statements are true? select all that apply.
the position of king always passed from father to son.
shang kings came from the same family.
shang kings were were all given the title \greater.\
shang leaders were men.

Explanation:

1. Check father-to-son claim: The 10th king was the uncle of the 9th king, so the throne did not always pass father to son. This statement is false.
2. Check same family claim: All kings are either sons or uncles of previous Shang kings, so they belong to the same family. This statement is true.
3. Check "Greater" title claim: The 10th king is named Outer Bing, who does not have the "Greater" title. This statement is false.
4. Check male leaders claim: All listed kings have masculine names and are referred to with male familial terms (son, uncle), so they were men. This statement is true.

Answer:

B. Shang kings came from the same family.
D. Shang leaders were men.