The Zhou Dynasty

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 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.

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 could the people do if the ruler was dishonest or evil?

• Send him to the priest for counseling.

• Present offerings to him.

• Overthrow him.

• Send him to leadership school.

What new farming tool allowed the production of more crops?

• tractors

• iron plows

• carts pulled by two horses instead of one

Why did the Zhou empire fall?

• Hazardous weather forced them to retreat.

• The Zhou kings were tired of having all the power and responsibility.

• Aristocrats were fighting with each other.

Which dynasty ruled longer than any other dynasty in Chinese history?

• Qin

• Meng

• Zhou

• Shang

What is a bureaucracy?

• officials in charge of government

• farmers who supply food for the king

• a rule that forbids slavery in China

Which of the following ideas below were used during the Zhou dynasty?

• stirrup

• saddle

• irrigation systems

• flood control systems

• all of the above

Which time period did the Zhou rule?

• 1019 BC - 2019 BC

• 1045 BC - 256 BC

• 1750 BC - 1045 BC