8.2 China under the Zhou dynasty

8.2 China under the Zhou dynasty

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8.1

Multiple Choice

The first Chinese writing system was created with characters to represent words during which Chinese dynasty?

• Ming

• Shang

• Qin

• Han

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What was the natural border of China that was a mountain range?

• Rocky Mountains
• Himalayan Mountains
• Appalachian Mountains
• Sierra-Nevada Mountains

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What was the natural border of China that was an ocean?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

• Indian Ocean

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____ is fine, windblown yellow soil

• Loess
• Clan
• Oracle Bone
• Yangzi

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How was Chinese civilization affected by mountains and deserts?

• They became wealthy.

• They were isolated from other civilizations.

• They made it easier to travel.

• They made China easy to be attacked.

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The Huang He river was also called...

• The Yellow

• The Yangzte

• The Yikes

• The Yu

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For what purpose would a Shang leader most likely use an oracle bone made from a turtle shell?

• to serve a ceremonial meal
• to make music for his family
• to send messages to nobles
• to ask advice from his ancestors

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The Zhou dynasty lasted longer than any other dynasty in Chinese history.

• True
• False

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Who claimed the Mandate of Heaven?

• King Wu

• King Sue

• King Kong

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Who did the Zhou Dynasty invade in 1122 B.C.?

• Wu Dynasty

• Shang Dynasty

• Ming Dynasty

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Early Zhou rulers used the mandate of heaven to justify rebellion against the Shang.

• True
• False

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The right of a Chinese Dynasty to rule with the blessings of the Gods is called...?

• The Mandate of Heaven
• The Dynastic Cycle
• The Heavenly Commandments
• The Oracle Bones

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How did the Zhou king control his large empire?

• He killed all nobles.

• He set up a vast spy network.

• He set up a huge bureaucracy.

• He placed family members in charge of regions.

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What is a warlord?

• is a military ruler of a small state.

• a king of china

• coins that are easy to cary.

• the men responsible for unifying China.

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Which of the following dynasties won the Warring States Period?

• Shang

• Zhou

• Qin

• Han

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How was the Zhou dynasty similar to and different from the Shang dynasty?

• Same basic laws, similar clothing, same language, bronze art; differences were no human sacrifice or oracle bones.

• They both depended too much on nobles. But one dynasty was stronger than the other.

• They both worshiped the same gods and didn't travel much. But the Shang were better artists.

• Same types of art was created, and lived near the desert, but the Zhou didn't continue trade with the outside world.

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What metal was the Shang Dynasty known for using?

• Steel
• Bronze
• Jade
• Gold

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Advancements in technology, such as the ________, occurred during the Warring States period.

• crossbow
• sword
• spike
• spear

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How did the invention of coins help make trade easier?

• Coins were more durable than paper money.

• Coins were easier to find and use.

• Coins were worth more money.

• Coins were easy to carry and ad the same value everywhere.