Understanding the Zhou Dynasty

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What river did the Zhou dynasty surround?

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Yellow River

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How long did the Zhou dynasty rule?

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800 years

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What is the Mandate of Heaven?

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The belief that leaders are chosen by the gods to rule.

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What system of governance involved a relationship between landowners and their tenants during the Zhou dynasty?

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Feudalism

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Who was the founder of Taoism?

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Lao Tzu

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What philosophy did Confucius found?

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Confucianism

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What was the Warring States Period?

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A period when different states within the Zhou dynasty fought each other

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Which kingdom emerged victorious at the end of the Warring States Period? Options: Kingdom of Wei, Kingdom of Chu, Kingdom of Qin, Kingdom of Han

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Kingdom of Qin