The Zhou Dynasty Reading

What event marked the beginning of the Zhou dynasty's rule over China?

• The Battle of Muye

• The invention of the compass

• The fall of the Qin state

• The creation of the Mandate of Heaven

How did the Zhou dynasty manage to defeat the Shang dynasty?

• By forming alliances with neighboring states

• Through superior military strength and organization

• By using advanced iron weapons

• With the help of the Qin state

What was one of the major military strategies of the Zhou dynasty?

• Using iron-tipped plows in battle

• Splitting the army into 'the Six Armies of the west' and 'the Eight Armies of Chengzhou'

• Creating geographical maps for military campaigns

• Employing Confucian philosophy in warfare

What advancements are the Zhou dynasty remembered for?

• The invention of the wheel

• The creation of intricate irrigation systems

• The development of gunpowder

• The establishment of the Silk Road

What was the Mandate of Heaven?

• A military strategy used by the Zhou

• A philosophical teaching by Confucius

• The idea that the emperor was chosen by God

• A type of iron weapon used by the Zhou

Which was the first Dynasty to start the Mandate of Heaven, and which Dynasty did they overthrow?

• Shang Dynasty, overthrew the Xia Dynasty

• Zhou Dynasty, overthrew the Shang Dynasty

• Qin Dynasty, overthrew the Zhou Dynasty

• Han Dynasty, overthrew the Qin Dynasty

Which philosophy taught that strict laws and harsh punishments were necessary for a peaceful society?

• Confucianism

• Daoism

• Legalism

• Buddhism

What led to the fall of the Zhou dynasty?

• The rise of the Qin state

• Natural disasters and famines

• The invention of the compass

• The teachings of Confucius