Zhou Dynasty

Who were the kings chosen by?

• The Gods

• The people

• Their past kings

• A goverment

Mandate of _______

• Qin dynasty

• Shang dynasty

• Zhou dynasty

• Heaven

What are two things they invented? (PICK TWO)

• Cast Iron

• Writing system

• Crop rotation

• The chariot 

What is a feudal system?

• A social system based on personal ownership of resources and personal fealty between a lord and subject.

• A social system based on the goverment.

• A social system based on the government and personal ownership.

• A social system based on personal fealty between a lord and subject.

What did a bad harvest or natural disasters mean for the king?

• The king would need to get married and have children.

• The king had failed and needed to be replaced.

• The king would be an amazing king for the rest of his life.

Where was the Zhou dynasty located?

• Asia

• China

• South America

• Africa

Which one if the Zhou dynasty?

• 
• 
• None of the above

What are three things the Zhou Dynasty is known for?

• The latter period of the Zhou dynasty is also famous for the beginnings of three major Chinese philosophies: Confucianism, Taoism and Legalism.

• This period of Chinese history produced what many consider the zenith of Chinese bronzeware making.

• They created many writing tools.

• This period created multiple different ways to use horses.

How long did the Zhou dynasty last for?

• 700 years

• 600 years

• 800 years

• 900 years

The right of a Chinese Dynasty to rule with the blessings of the Gods is called...?

• The Mandate of Heaven
• The Dynastic Cycle
• The Heavenly Commandments
• The Oracle Bones