Chinese Dynasties 2: Late Zhou, Warring States & Confucius

Which of the following would NOT be considered an achievement of the Zhou Dynasty?

• The Zhou is responsible for the invention of the compass.

• The Zhou created the popular game of chess.

• The Zhou improved crop yields (amounts) by using fertilizer and the experimentation of herbal pesticides.

• The Zhou created the kite.

Which statement best explains Confucius' basic teachings?

• People need to respect their ancestors and stick to good values

• People need to feel free to express themselves

• Strict laws are key to government

• The world is an unbalanced place

Which of the following explains what led to the rise of the Zhou Dynasty?

• The Zhou Dynasty was also known as the Chou Dynasty

• The Shang People were tired of their cruel leaders

• People turned to the Zhou for protection

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

• True
• False

What is the main cause of the Zhou's decline of power?

• decreased loyalty from sons of lords
• increased loyalty from sons of lords

_____________ are also called moral values.

• Confucianism
• Ethics
• Daoism

Confucius' book that contains his ideas is called

• The Analects
• The Bible
• The Torah

According to Confucius, children should not respect and obey their parents.

• True
• False

During the Warring States Period, these were used in battle.

• iron weapons and chariots
• iron weapons and horses
• horses only
• chariots only

The ideas of Confucius are known as

• Legalism
• Confucianism
• Daoism