5.2 Zhou

Zhou rulers claimed that they had won the Mandate of Heaven because they

• brought the Warring States period to an end.

• were victorious over the Shang dynasty.

• were chosen as rulers by Shang priests.

• served the interests of powerful warlords.

“Son of Heaven” was a name given to

• the most powerful warlord.

• the father of a family.

• the ruler of China.

• an influential Zhou thinker.

How did the Zhou king control his vast kingdom?

• He killed all the nobles.

• He destroyed all traces of Shang culture.

• He shared power with warlords.

• He placed family members in charge of regions.

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

What is a dynasty?

• A dynasty is a series of rulers from the same family.
• A dynasty is a period of time in history.
• A dynasty is a group of unrelated leaders.
• A dynasty is a type of government system.

How long did the Zhou last?

• Approximately 800 years
• About 500 years
• Roughly 1000 years
• Nearly 300 years

During the Zhou dynasty, what technological advance made trade easier?

• The use of coins.

• The establishment of currency systems
• The use of bronze weapons
• The invention of the wheel

How did the Mandate of Heaven affect the Shang and Zhou dynasties?

• The Mandate of Heaven led to the immediate downfall of the Shang dynasty.
• The Mandate of Heaven was only relevant to the Qin dynasty.
• The Mandate of Heaven justified the Zhou overthrowing the Shang, giving them Heaven's blessing to rule.

• The Mandate of Heaven had no impact on governance during the Zhou dynasty.