early china

The fall of the Zhou dynasty led to:

• A period of warfare and chaos.

• The rise of the Shang dynasty.

• The start of the dynastic cycle.

• The growth of new cities.

What did Zhou artisans discover?

• How to mold bronze into farm tools

• How to decipher oracle bones

• How to make silk cloth

• How to make iron

According to Laozi, what is the Dao?

• The home of the heavenly spirits

• Respect for authority

• The natural way of the universe

• Reverence for ancestors

Which spirits were most important to the ancient Chinese?

• Spirits of one's ancestors

• Evil spirits who controlled the crops

• Spirits found in the natural world

• Spirits representing the Mandate of Heaven

What philosopher who helped shape Chinese thought is known as the "First Teacher"?

• Laozi

• The Zhou emperor

• Confucius

• Mencius

What is the main topic discussed in the Analects of Confucius?

• Proper behavior and ideals

• Successful battle strategies

• Living in harmony with nature

• The nature of the afterlife

According to Daoism, the symbols of yin and yang represent the ideal of:

• Authority.

• Good government.

• Balance.

• Material success.

What was Legalism

• A belief in balance

• A belief in Morals

• A belief that people only do good because of laws and punishment

• The belief that karma will get you

What was the Qin dynasty known for

• Harsh Laws

• Freedom

• Creating the First empire

• Unifying China

Who was Shi Haungdi

• The king

• The first emperor

• A leader

• The boss