Which of the Following Statements Is True About China During

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about China during the Shang Dynasty?

A) The people lacked the skills of metalworking, which made trade with other areas necessary.
B) It was a mainly rural, agricultural society.
C) The people were protected from invasion by China's steppes and deserts.
D) China was isolated to a great degree, but not as much as Egypt or Mesopotamia.
E) The Chinese rulers were heavily influenced by the Egyptian concept of dynastic rule.