History and Language Quiz

Who are aristocrats?

• A military leader who controls an area of land

• A person that someone is descended from

• Upper class citizens who hold wealth and power

• A symbol or picture in a writing system

What is the Mandate of Heaven?

• A military leader who controls an area of land

• The belief that the right to rule comes from the gods

• A symbol or picture in a writing system

• Upper class citizens who hold wealth and power

What is the study of the basic ideas and beliefs of a society called?

• Confucianism

• Daoism

• Philosophy

• Legalism

What philosophy is centered around respecting nature and treating it with respect?

• Legalism

• Daoism

• Confucianism

• Filial piety

Which philosophy stressed the importance of laws and following the rules of society?

• Daoism

• Legalism

• Confucianism

• Philosophy

What are the major land features of China?

• Plains and plateaus

• Mountains, valleys, and deserts

• Forests and lakes

• Islands and beaches

How long did the Zhou Dynasty last?

• 500 years

• 800 years

• 300 years

• 1000 years

What indicated that the gods favored the king during the Zhou Dynasty?

• The king's wealth

• Prosperity of the land and people

• The king's popularity

• The king's military victories

Who took control of the Zhou empire in 221 B.C.E. and began a new dynasty?

• Liu Bang

• Qin Shihuangdi

• Sun Tzu

• Confucius

What major construction did Qin Shihuangdi begin to keep invaders at bay?

• The Forbidden City

• The Summer Palace

• The Great Wall of China

• The Terracotta Army