Lesson 2 and 3: The Zhou and Qin Dynastys

On what did Zhou leaders base their right to rule?

• The mandate of heaven

• The support of nobles

• The warriors in their army

• The support of people

With which statement would Confucius agree?

• Lower classes should rebel against their ruler.

• China could improve its society by building more prisons.

• The way to raise good children is to set a good example.

• China was in trouble because people were behaving immorally.

What would Daoist teacher Laozi consider an importnt goal in life?

• to become wealthy

• to become one with nature

• to improve your social standing

• to rise to important positions in the government

Which statement accurately characterizes the rule of Shi Huangdi?

• He followed Legalist thought and ruled as an absolute monarch.

• He was influenced by Daoist belief and ruled as a caring monarch.

• He was influnced by Confucian belief and rued as a caring monarch.

• He followed Legalist teachings and allowed ministers to create laws.

How did emperor Shi Huangdi create a common Chinese culture?

• by introducing a common language

• by forcing everyone to dress the same

• by creating a common enemy of Japan

• by converting everyone to Confucianism

Shi Huangdi's money system used gold and ____________ coins.

• silver

• metal

• copper

• wooden

Daoist teachings spread through Korea and ________ from trade routes.

• Spain

• Japan

• America

• Thailand

The Zhou empire declined as ________ refused to respect the king's authority.

• farmers

• slaves

• women

• lords

Who was the most famous Daoist teacher?

• Laozi

• Ms. Beldon

• Confucius

• Han Fei Zi

Why was the great wall built?

• to keep cows in

• to stop invaders from the north

• to keep China separated

• as a path to a temple