Ancient Chinese Dynasties and Philosophies

What was one way the Zhou dynasty managed to keep China stable for several hundred years?

• by claiming approval from heaven

• by enforcing strict laws

• by limiting people's freedom

• by letting people vote for leaders

The Zhou dynasty came after which dynasty?

• Han

• Lu

• Shang

• Qin

Scholars disagree about the origins of Daoism. What is one thing about Daoism that scholars do agree on?

• Scholars agree that Daoism's founder, Laozi, lived at the same time as Confucius.

• Scholars agree that Daoism provided the best form of government in ancient China.

• Scholars agree that Daoism's book, the Dao De Jing, was written by many writers.

• Scholars agree that Daoism was not a valuable religion for the people of ancient China.

What group belongs in the shaded area of the diagram? The Chinese Feudal System King

• Farmers

• Servants

• Soldiers

• Lords

"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..."

• "have to treat them well."

• "can punish them harshly if they disobey."

• "have to obey their wishes."

• "can do everything I want to do."

What philosophy do the statements on this list describe? People are basically selfish. Laws must be strict and must be strictly enforced. Punishments for breaking laws must be harsh.

• Confucianism

• Daoism

• Legalism

• Republicanism

Why were Confucianism, Daoism, and Legalism developed when they were?

• because there were such good schools in China at the time

• because the Zhou dynasty wanted to maintain its power

• because the Zhou dynasty wanted to maintain the feudal system

• because there was so much disorder in China at the time