TCi Ancient China Lesson 21 and 22

1. In the later years of the Zhou dynasty, what condition in China led to new philosophies?

• wealth

• disorder

• feudalism

• democracy

2. The Zhou dynasty came after which dynasty?

• Qin

• Han

• Chin

• Shang

3. According to belief in the Mandate of Heaven, earthquakes and floods might be signs that

• the king did not govern well.

• the end of the world was near.

• the people did not obey the laws.

• the natural world ignored humans.

4. Which phrase below best completes the following quotation?

“I am a follower of Confucius. I am the oldest of three children in my family. My younger sister and brother have to obey me. In return, I . . .”

• "may do whatever I want."

• "can punish them harshly."

• "must set a good example."

• "have to grant their wishes."

5. If you were a laborer, what would Confucius say that you should do?

• plan to rise to a higher status

• behave properly for your role

• try to outwit those around you

• relax and stop working so hard

6. Qin Shi Huangdi, the first emperor of China, began life as

• an invader from Central Asia.

• a prince of one Chinese state.

• a member of the Zhou dynasty.

• a farmer in the North China Plain.

7. What two words would describe the Emperor of Qin?

• strong and cruel

• weak and lonely

• compassionate and kind

• understanding and nice

8. What was one difference between feudalism and the Emperor of Qin’s system of government?

• Under feudalism, power was held locally; the Emperor of Qin held all the power.

• Under feudalism, lords met with the king; the Emperor of Qin did not have meetings.

• Under feudalism, leadership came from a few men; the Emperor of Qin had many leaders.

• Under feudalism, peasants chose their lords; the Emperor of Qin chose their lords for them.

9. Which group most likely had the best life under the Emperor of Qin’s rule?

• artists

• scholars

• peasants

• merchants

10. What was the purpose of building the Great Wall?

• to keep invaders out

• to provide employment

• to reward followers with land

• to punish critics of the emperor