China: Geography, Shang, Zhou

What belief did the Zhou possess that claimed their right to rule was supported by the heavens?

• Confucianism

• Oracle Bones

• Mandate of Heaven

• Dao De Jing

How did this belief justify going to war?

• Victory was proof that the heavens supported the change in leadership

• The bones would tell the future and tell of a victory

• The Dao De Jing explained how to win a battle

• The gods would strike down the enemies of the Zhou

If there was unrest, such as a rebellion or natural disaster, what was the perception?

• The bones saw it coming

• The Zhou were doing a good job

• The dynasty had lost the Mandate of Heaven

• The priests made the wrong sacrifice

What was the expectation of the nobles during the Zhou dynasty?

• To serve the king and raise armies to support him

• To conquer neighboring nobles

• To be harsh to the peasants

• To be loyal to the Shang ruler and practice human sacrifice

What were the lives of most people like during the Zhou dynasty?

• Most people were nobles

• Most people were farmers

• Most people were priests

• Most people were merchants

What were the philosophies of Confucianism and Daoism a reaction to?

• The war with the Shang dynasty

• Excessive flooding of the Huang River

• The practice of human sacrifice of the Shang dynasty

• The problems of society because of the Warring States

What "First Teacher" founded a philosophy based on respect and the family?

• Confucius

• Wu the Great

• Laozi

• Gilgamesh

What book was made up of that philosopher's teachings?

• The Mandate of Heaven

• The Analects

• The Art of War

• Dao De Jing

In Confucianism, what is the expectation for a younger person to an older person?

• The younger person should lead the older

• The younger person should model good behavior for the older

• The younger person should not listen to the older

• The younger person should respect his/her elders

What ancient Chinese philosophy emphasizes a simple and natural existence?

• Daoism

• Confucianism

• Legalism

• Isolationism