Chapter 7 Section 2 The Zhou Dynasty

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.

______________ are people of high rank.

• farmers
• lords
• peasants

_______________ are farmers with small farms.

• lords
• peasants
• kings

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

• 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