Ancient China Quiz 8-2

This says that Heaven was the highest form of nature

• Mandate of Heaven

• Warlords

• Chaos

• Warring States Period

This gave dynasties the right to rule

• Mandate of Heaven

• Warlords

• Chaos

• Warring States Period

This implied that dynasties had to be just, fair, and act in the interest of the people

• Mandate of Heaven

• Warlords

• Chaos

• Warring States Period

These are the military leaders of small states

• Mandate of Heaven

• Warlords

• Chaos

• Warring States Period

These fought during the time of the weak Zhou kings

• Mandate of Heaven

• Warlords

• Chaos

• Warring States Period

This means total disorder and confusion

• Mandate of Heaven

• Warlords

• Chaos

• Warring States Period

This was the era of chaos, total disorder, and confusion

• Mandate of Heaven

• Warlords

• Chaos

• Warring States Period

The Warring States Period occurred between...

• 475 BC and 250 BC

• 475 BC and 221 BC

• 500 BC and 221 BC

How did the Zhou dynasty establish its right to rule China?

• It passed down power through generations

• It claimed the priests supported them

• It claimed it had the Mandate of Heaven

How did the power of the king change during the Zhou dynasty?

• It increased when the king became dependent on nobles

• It decreased when the king became dependent on nobles

• It increased when the king became dependent on priests

• It decreased when the king became dependent on priests