Which of the following is a true statement about the underground tombs built for Shang kings?
A) All were constructed from wood and few exist today.
B) They were quite simple compared with those of other ancient civilizations.
C) Their contents reveal that the Shang practiced human sacrifice.
D) The coffins indicate that bodies of nobility were partly mummified.

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The contents of the underground tombs built for Shang kings, including human sacrifices, indicate that the Shang practiced human sacrifice. This is evidenced by the discovery of tombs with remains of servants and animals that were believed to serve the deceased in the afterlife.

Which of the Following Is a True Statement About the Underground