Dynasties Review

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Why did the Shang worship their ancestors?

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They believed ancestors could influence the gods.

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How were oracle bones used by the Shang?

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To predict the future by interpreting cracks.

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What was the relationship between ancestors and the living according to the Shang?

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Ancestors were believed to be involved in family affairs.

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What technology led to the Zhou dynasty becoming the Iron Age of China?

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Development of blast furnaces for cast iron.

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Why was the Zhou period considered the “Golden Age of Chinese Philosophy?” Options: The development of the Silk Road, The emergence of the Hundreds Schools of Thought, The invention of gunpowder, The construction of the Great Wall

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The emergence of the Hundreds Schools of Thought

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How did the Dynastic Cycle work in Chinese politics?

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A belief that the new dynasty had gods’ approval.

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How did the Zhou organize their society in a feudal system?

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By dividing into territories with individual lords

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The Book of Songs was a collection of what?

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A collection of songs/hymns collected by officials

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Who were the founders of Legalism and what are its main beliefs?

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Shang Yang and Han Fei Zi - strict laws, rewards and punishments

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What are the main beliefs of Daoism?

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Seek peace with nature, go with the flow