Zhou & Qin Dynasties Inter-Cohort Showdown

How did the Zhou Dynasty come to power?

• The Zhou joined with other tribes to defeat the Shang

• The Zhou sneakily invaded the Shang capital city at night

• The Zhou convinced the Shang king to leave China

• None of the above

What was it called when heaven gave power to the king, and no one ruled without heaven’s permission?

• Way of Kings

• Right of Kings

• Rule of Heaven

• Mandate of Heaven

Which group was at the bottom of the Zhou Dynasty social hierarchy?

• Kings

• Lords

• Soldiers

• Peasants

After the collapse of the Zhou Dynasty, what was the very next time period called?

• The Dark Ages

• The Warring States Period

• The Chaos Era

• The Qin Dynasty

What is another name for "Confucius" ?

• Kongfuzi

• Master Kong

• All of the Above

• None of the Above

Which of the following is NOT one of his basic beliefs about family?

• Fathers are the moral center of family

• Dogs should be treated like children

• Kids must obey their parents

• Stay loyal to your family

Which of the following is NOT one of his basic beliefs about government?

• Humans are born naturally evil, governments need to control them

• Moral leadership brings order

• Kings should lead by example

• Lower classes will learn from the upper classes

Which of the following quotes is a Confucius quote?

• "When we hit our lowest point, we are open to the greatest change"

• “Treat others the way you want to be treated”

• "Silence is a source of great strength"

• "You miss 100% of the shots you don't take"

What is the ideal leader according to Daoism?

• The richest person, as they can afford protection

• The oldest person in the country, as they are the wisest

• A child with a pure heart

• A wise person who lives life in line with the Dao

What is the nature of the universe according to Daoism?

• Total chaos

• Balance of opposites

• Light and goodness

• The universe is an illusion