Ancient China Quiz _ Shang and Zhou

The Shang dynasty started in what region of China?

• Yangtze River Valley

• Huang He River Valley

• Gobi Desert

• Tibetan Plateau

Why did Shang armies have advantages over their enemies?

• Size of Army

• Well-Trained Military Leaders

• Bronze weapons

• Gunpowder

What item did Shang kings use to tell the future?

• Oracle Bones

• Tea Leaves

• Tarot Cards

• Crystal Ball

Writing was first started in the ..... dynasty

• Shang
• Ming
• Zhou
• Xia

What is a dynasty?

• A succession of rulers from the same family.
• A time period that a king ruled during.
• The homes built for the Emperors.
• A family tree.

How long did the Zhou Dynasty last for?

• 50 years
• 800 years
• 1000 years
• 300 years

What was the main idea of Legalism? 

• Harsh rules and consequences for the people who do not follow the laws.
• A persons character is more important than wealth.
• “Go with the flow” kind of of view for living life
• Don't steal from your family or friends

The Warring States Period was a time when China's states were fighting with each other for control.
TRUE or False

• True
• False

According to the Mandate of Heaven, a ruler would stay in power as long as he...?

• Obeys the priests
• controlled an army
• governed justly and truly
• conquered new territories

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