Ch. 21 - Three Chinese Philosophies

The Zhou dynasty lasted from...

• 1045 B. C. - 256 B. C.
• 2500 B.C. - 2000B.C.
• 50 - 1500
• 1964 - 1999

In the later  years of the Zhou dynasty, what condition in China led to new philosophies?

• feudalism
• democracy
• wealth
• disorder

According to the belief in the Mandate of Heaven, earthquakes and floods might be signs that 

• the end of the world was near
• the king didn't govern well
• the people did not obey laws
• the natural world ignored humans

Which group of people belong in the middle section of the diagram?

• soldiers
• farmers
• lords
• servants

What happened during the warring states period? 

• Six or seven large Chinese states fought for power.
• Dozens of clan leaders set up military states.
• The Zhou army won control of the state by force.
• China fought to protect the state from invaders from the north.

The Zhou dynasty came after which dynasty?

• Qin
• Han
• Chin
• Shang

Which of these would Confucius have valued most highly?

• riches
• respect
• freedom
• creativity

Which phrase below best completes the following questions?  "I am a follower of Confucius.  I am the oldest of 3 children in my family.  My younger sister and brother have to obey me.  In return, I ..."

• may do whatever I want.
• can punish them harshly.
• have to grant their wishes.
• must set a good example.

Which later practice in China most shows the influence of Confucian thought?

• new inventions
• exams for civil servants
• trade with Europe
• land given to peasants

If you were a laborer, what would Confucius say that you should do?

• Plan to rise to a higher status.
• Behave properly for your role.
• try to outwit those around you.
• Relax and stop working so hard.