Topic 5 Lesson 2 Reading Quiz

What dynasty took over in China around 1050 B.C.?

• Shang

• Zhou

• Qin

• Han

According to sources close to the Zhou dynasty, why were they able to replace the Shang?

• They had a larger army

• Shang kings had grown corrupt

• They had better technology

• They were more popular

The concept that a family was in charge of China because the gods wanted them to be is known as:

• Divine Right

• Mandate of Heaven

• Dynastic Cycle

• Feudalism

In the 8th century BC, the Zhou needed to rely on ___________ to stay in power.

• Trade

• Diplomacy

• nobles

• Religion

Warlords used weapons made of ___________ to help them gain power.

• Iron

• Bronze

• Steel

• Wood

The time period from c. 475 BC to 221 BC was a particularly chaotic time known as:

• The Warring States Period

• The Spring and Autumn Period

• The Three Kingdoms Period

• The Qin Dynasty

Some Zhou coins had ________ in them.

• Holes

• Inscriptions

• Images of emperors

• Precious stones

Chinese people during the Zhou Dynasty put a high value on the:

• Military

• Arts

• Family

• Economy

Who wrote the Art of War?

• Confucius

• Laozi

• Sun Tzu

• Mencius

Which word in the excerpt means pretend?

• Feign

• Assert

• Reveal

• Confirm