Topic 5 Lesson 2 Reading Flashcard Fill in the Blank

Front

What dynasty took over in China around 1050 B.C.?

Back

Zhou

Front

According to sources close to the Zhou dynasty, why were they able to replace the Shang?

Back

Shang kings had grown corrupt

Front

The concept that a family was in charge of China because the gods wanted them to be is known as:

Back

The Mandate of Heaven

Front

In the 8th century BC, the Zhou needed to rely on ___________ to stay in power.

Back

nobles

Front

Warlords used weapons made of ___________ to help them gain power.

Back

Iron

Front

The time period from c. 475 BC to 221 BC was a particularly chaotic time known as: The ______________

Back

Warring States Period

Front

Some Zhou coins had ________ in them.

Back

Holes

Front

Chinese people during the Zhou Dynasty put a high value on the:

Back

Family

Front

Who wrote the Art of War?

Back

Sun Tzu

Front

Which word in the excerpt means pretend?

Back

Feign