The Zhou Dynasty

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.

What is the word for a time when government is weak, and chaos is likely.

• Mandate of Heaven

• Chaos

• warlord

• minor

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.

How did China's geography make it difficult for the Zhou kings to keep their large kingdom united?

• The river flooding made it difficult to manage a large territory.

• The mountains and rivers made travel and trade impossible.

• The vast Zhou territory included mountainous regions and deserts that made travel and communication difficult.

• The Zhou had trouble keeping their kingdom united because of the warlords who were fighting for power.

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.

What did the Zhou place the greatest amount of value on?

• gold

• silk

• family

• food

What is the mandate of heaven?

• The reason the warlords began fighting

• the right to rule

• the way they chose the rules for their country.

• when a government is weak.

What does the word survived mean?

• to be the best around

• to never die

• to be healthy

• To continue to live.

Which would describe a minor battle?

• A large scale battle where many die.

• A small fight that wasn't important.

• A battle that involved many people.

• One which caused a lot of damage.