The Zhou Dynasty Quiz

When did the Zhou Dynasty begin?

• 1046 BC

• 221 BC

• 960 AD

• 618 AD

What system did the Zhou Dynasty introduce to justify their rule?

• Feudalism

• Democracy

• Mandate of Heaven

• Divine Right of Kings

Which dynasty did the Zhou Dynasty overthrow to come into power?

• Shang Dynasty

• Qin Dynasty

• Han Dynasty

• Ming Dynasty

The Zhou Dynasty is divided into two periods. What are they called?

• Early and Late Zhou

• Western Zhou and Eastern Zhou

• Northern Zhou and Southern Zhou

• Pre-Zhou and Post-Zhou

What was a major contribution of the Zhou Dynasty to Chinese culture?

• The construction of the Great Wall

• The invention of gunpowder

• The development of Confucianism

• The creation of the Terracotta Army

Which of the following was NOT a reason for the decline of the Zhou Dynasty?

• Internal conflicts

• Natural disasters

• Invasions by nomadic tribes

• Adoption of Buddhism

What type of government did the Zhou Dynasty primarily have?

• Centralized monarchy

• Feudal system

• Republic

• Theocracy

Which philosophy/religion is closely associated with the later period of the Zhou Dynasty?

• Buddhism

• Daoism

• Legalism

• Confucianism

What was the primary metal used for weapons and tools during the Zhou Dynasty?

• Iron

• Bronze

• Steel

• Copper

How did the Zhou Dynasty come to an end?

• It was overthrown by the Qin Dynasty.

• It collapsed under the weight of internal rebellion.

• It was destroyed by a natural disaster.

• It gradually transitioned into a democratic state.