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Chinese Religions Classroom Assesment

Total questions: 154

Worksheet time: 2hrs 11mins

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Class
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1.

Which statement best explains how Taoism differs from Confucianism?

a)

Taoists reject human desire, whereas Confucians attempt to shape people’s desires.

b)

Taoists use strict punishments, whereas Confucians provide rewards for good behavior.

c)

Taoists believe in freedom for citizens, whereas Confucians believe in respect for authority.

d)

Taoists emphasize integrity and fairness, whereas Confucians emphasize harmony and unity.

2.

Based on his teachings, Confucius would most likely have approved of which action?

a)

a younger brother correcting the behavior an older sibling

b)

a mother earning money to improve the lives of her family

c)

a father facing shielding his children from unpleasant truths

d)

a merchant refusing to sell an item for a price that was too high

3.

Which pair correctly matches a Chinese dynasty with the belief system that governed that dynasty?

a)

Qin Dynasty and Legalism

b)

Han Dynasty and Buddhism

c)

Shang Dynasty and Taoism

d)

Zhou Dynasty and Confucianism

4.

What policy did the Han Dynasty implement as a result of Confucius’s teachings?

a)

civil service exams

b)

strict government controls

c)

leaders with absolute power

d)

a system of rewards and punishments

5.

What is the best description of the political condition of China during Confucius’s lifetime?

a)

frequent foreign occupation

b)

ongoing conflict between states

c)

a single united empire

d)

leadership through integrity and honesty

6.

To Confucius, the relationship of father to son and of husband to wife should both be

a)

hierarchical

b)

competitive

c)

one of friendship

d)

based on equality

7.

The Chinese philosophies were developed as a response to power struggles between _ kingdoms and the political uncertainty that resulted.

(a)  

8.

After the Shang Dynasty & Zhou Dynasty; the (a)   Dynasty arose.

9.

After the Zhou dynasty started to lose control:

1. The lords of individual states began to __

2. __ were overthrown.

3. Life was ___ and dangerous.

(a)  

10.

The (a)   States period occurred between 475-221BC.

11.

The 3 main Chinese philosophers were (a)   , Laozi & Han Feizi.

12.

(a)   taught during the Warring States period and believed that constant warfare was a result of morality among people and rulers.

13.

Confucius taught that (a)   between people needed to change before a peaceful and unified China could emerge.

14.

Confucius believed that China was in disorder because the (a)   were not ruling well and needed to be honest & fair.

15.

Confucius sayings are published in a book called The (a)   .

16.

Confucianism believed relationships were based on (a)   & respect.

17.

Based on his teachings, Confucius would most likely have approved of which action?

a)

a younger brother correcting the behavior an older sibling

b)

a mother earning money to improve the lives of her family

c)

a father facing shielding his children from unpleasant truths

d)

a merchant refusing to sell an item for a price that was too high

18.

Which of the following was not one of Confucius's basic relationships?

a)

Husband and Wife

b)

Father and Brother

c)

Ruler and Subject

d)

Friend and Friend

19.

In which of the basic relationships did Confucius say both people were of equal status?

a)

Ruler and Subject

b)

Father and Son

c)

Friend and Friend

d)

Older Sibling and Younger Sibling

20.

Confucianism believes that the person with more (a)   should set a good example for the other person.

21.

Confucianism spread through the establishment of (a)   .

22.

The (a)   Dynasty was influenced by Confucius.

23.

Through the influence of Confucianism, government officials were chosen based on the (a)   .

24.

Under Confucianism a (a)   based system was created.

25.

Han Feizi founded (a)   .

26.

Han Feizi believed people were (a)   and that strict rules needed to be enacted.

27.

Han Feizi believed that rulers needed to have (a)   control and should not place their trust in others.

28.

Legalism supports having a strong (a)   to maintain power.

29.

__ ___ ___ ___ is the emperor that agreed with Legalism. (entire name)

(a)  

30.

Under the rule of Qin Shi Huang Di many people were (a)   or imprisoned who spoke unfavorably of him.

31.

(a)   with Confucianism influence were removed.

32.

After Emperor Qin the (a)   dynasty took power and governed using the ideas of Confucianism rather than Legalism.

33.

DO NOT USE YOUR NOTES FOR THE REST OF THE QUIZIZZ.

Which applies to the following: Confucianism, Legalism or Both


They are examples of Chinese Philosophy.

(a)  

34.

DO NOT USE YOUR NOTES FOR THE REST OF THE QUIZIZZ.

Which applies to the following: Confucianism, Legalism or Both

-----------

Created to bring peace

(a)  

35.

DO NOT USE YOUR NOTES FOR THE REST OF THE QUIZIZZ.

Which applies to the following: Confucianism, Legalism or Both

-----------

Han Feizi

(a)  

36.

DO NOT USE YOUR NOTES FOR THE REST OF THE QUIZIZZ.

Which applies to the following: Confucianism, Legalism or Both

-----------

Leaders should lead by example and inspire good behavior.

(a)  

37.

DO NOT USE YOUR NOTES FOR THE REST OF THE QUIZIZZ.

Which applies to the following: Confucianism, Legalism or Both

-----------

believes that peace can be achieved through 5 basic relationships

(a)  

38.

DO NOT USE YOUR NOTES FOR THE REST OF THE QUIZIZZ.

Which applies to the following: Confucianism, Legalism or Both

-----------

strict laws and punishments are key to maintaining an orderly society

(a)  

39.

DO NOT USE YOUR NOTES FOR THE REST OF THE QUIZIZZ.

Which applies to the following: Confucianism, Legalism or Both

-----------

respect for elders, good government and social order

(a)  

40.

DO NOT USE YOUR NOTES FOR THE REST OF THE QUIZIZZ.

Which applies to the following: Confucianism, Legalism or Both

-----------

believed that family was important

(a)  

41.

DO NOT USE YOUR NOTES FOR THE REST OF THE QUIZIZZ.

Which applies to the following: Confucianism, Legalism or Both

-----------

philosophy would support a merchant very knowledgeable in government working in government

(a)  

42.

DO NOT USE YOUR NOTES FOR THE REST OF THE QUIZIZZ.

Which applies to the following: Confucianism, Legalism or Both

-----------

Qin Shi Huang Di used this to bring order back to China.

(a)  

43.

DO NOT USE YOUR NOTES FOR THE REST OF THE QUIZIZZ.

Which applies to the following: Confucianism, Legalism or Both

-----------

Civil Service Exam

(a)  

44.

DO NOT USE YOUR NOTES FOR THE REST OF THE QUIZIZZ.

Which applies to the following: Confucianism, Legalism or Both

-----------

supported family order

(a)  

45.

DO NOT USE YOUR NOTES FOR THE REST OF THE QUIZIZZ.

Which applies to the following: Confucianism, Legalism or Both

-----------

believed that the Chinese needed to return to ethics

(a)  

46.

DO NOT USE YOUR NOTES FOR THE REST OF THE QUIZIZZ.

Which applies to the following: Confucianism, Legalism or Both

-----------

believed that people were bad by nature and needed to be controlled

(a)  

47.

DO NOT USE YOUR NOTES FOR THE REST OF THE QUIZIZZ.

Which applies to the following: Confucianism, Legalism or Both

-----------

believed that the Chinese needed to return to ethics

(a)  

48.

DO NOT USE YOUR NOTES FOR THE REST OF THE QUIZIZZ.

Which applies to the following: Confucianism, Legalism or Both

-----------

the Analects

(a)  

49.

DO NOT USE YOUR NOTES FOR THE REST OF THE QUIZIZZ.

Which applies to the following: Confucianism, Legalism or Both

-----------

"A guilty person's relatives and neighbors should also be punished."

(a)  

50.

DO NOT USE YOUR NOTES FOR THE REST OF THE QUIZIZZ.

Which applies to the following: Confucianism, Legalism or Both

-----------

dealt only with government and social control

(a)  

51.

DO NOT USE YOUR NOTES FOR THE REST OF THE QUIZIZZ.

Which applies to the following: Confucianism, Legalism or Both

-----------

Confucius was the founder

(a)  

52.

DO NOT USE YOUR NOTES FOR THE REST OF THE QUIZIZZ.

Which applies to the following: Confucianism, Legalism or Both

-----------

People with authority must set a good example

(a)  

53.

DO NOT USE YOUR NOTES FOR THE REST OF THE QUIZIZZ.

Which applies to the following: Confucianism, Legalism or Both

-----------

believed if people could be taught to behave properly to one another, then peace and order would return to society

(a)  

54.

DO NOT USE YOUR NOTES FOR THE REST OF THE QUIZIZZ.

Which applies to the following: Confucianism, Legalism or Both

-----------

key principles ethics and morality

(a)  

55.

DO NOT USE YOUR NOTES FOR THE REST OF THE QUIZIZZ.

Which applies to the following: Confucianism, Legalism or Both

-----------

Qin dynasty

(a)  

56.

DO NOT USE YOUR NOTES FOR THE REST OF THE QUIZIZZ.

Which applies to the following: Confucianism, Legalism or Both

-----------

remain loyal to family

(a)  

57.

DO NOT USE YOUR NOTES FOR THE REST OF THE QUIZIZZ.

Which applies to the following: Confucianism, Legalism or Both

-----------

people are born bad and need to be controlled

(a)  

58.

DO NOT USE YOUR NOTES FOR THE REST OF THE QUIZIZZ.

Which applies to the following: Confucianism, Legalism or Both

-----------

respect and obey your parents

(a)  

59.

DO NOT USE YOUR NOTES FOR THE REST OF THE QUIZIZZ.

Which applies to the following: Confucianism, Legalism or Both

-----------

leaders should lead by example and inspire good behavior

(a)  

60.

DO NOT USE YOUR NOTES FOR THE REST OF THE QUIZIZZ.

Which applies to the following: Confucianism, Legalism or Both

-----------

the only equal relationship is friend-friend

(a)  

61.

DO NOT USE YOUR NOTES FOR THE REST OF THE QUIZIZZ.

Which applies to the following: Confucianism, Legalism or Both

-----------

founded during the Warring States Period

(a)  

62.

DO NOT USE YOUR NOTES FOR THE REST OF THE QUIZIZZ.

Which applies to the following: Confucianism, Legalism or Both

-----------

Han Feizi

(a)  

63.

DO NOT USE YOUR NOTES FOR THE REST OF THE QUIZIZZ.

Which applies to the following: Confucianism, Legalism or Both

-----------

Do not do unto others what you would not want others to do unto you.

(a)  

64.

DO NOT USE YOUR NOTES FOR THE REST OF THE QUIZIZZ.

Which applies to the following: Confucianism, Legalism or Both

-----------

Citizens were forbidden to disobey the government.

(a)  

65.
A set of beliefs about the world and how to live
a)
Lacquer
b)
Ancestor Worship
c)
Philosophy
d)
Censor
66.
True/False - Confucianism has influenced modern Chinese society.
a)
True
b)
False
67.
I'm a farmer who has been hoarding crops, so my family can eat, and my landowner wants to chop off my hand!  What philosophy does my landowner believe in?
a)
Confucianism
b)
Legalism
c)
Taoism
68.

Which of the following philosophies DID NOT develop in China?

a)

Legalism

b)

Daoism

c)

Buddhism

d)

Confucianism

69.
In China on Tomb-sweeping Day, families visit the graves of deceased relatives.  Why did Confucius say people should honor and respect their elders?
a)
Because children should sweep away all memory of their ancestors so they may rest in peace.
b)
So that their elders will fund their children's education.
c)
Because filial piety - respect of children for their parents - was critical to the social order.
d)
Because elders do not need to show the younger members of the family any respect or lead by example.
70.
Confucius believed that for society to be strong, who must be the models?
a)
Parents
b)
Rulers
c)
rulers and fathers
d)
Peasants
71.
Confucius and Laozi are examples of Chinese...
a)
Gods
b)
Philosophers
c)
Prophets
d)
Emperors
72.
Confucianism believes in respect for elders, emphasis on education, a code of politeness, ancestor worship, and...
a)
Humans are naturally good.
b)
The Emperor of China is a god
c)
a God called Shén
d)
Nothing else
73.
Go with the Flow
a)
Confucianism
b)
Daoism
c)
Legalism
d)
Judaism
74.
Respect Parents and Elders
a)
Confucianism
b)
Daoism
c)
Legalism
d)
Zorastrianism
75.
Symbol is the Yin Yang
a)
Confucianism
b)
Daoism
c)
Legalism
d)
Buddhism
76.
Rewards for Duties, Harsh Punishment for Disobedience 
a)
Confucianism
b)
Doaism
c)
Legalism
d)
Hiduism
77.
Social Order, Five Relationships
a)
Confucianism
b)
Daoism
c)
Legalism
d)
Hinduism
78.
Government Controls Ideas
a)
Confucianism
b)
Daoism
c)
Legalism
d)
Hinduism
79.
Filial Piety 
a)
Confucianism
b)
Daoism
c)
Legalism
d)
Buddhism
80.
Who was regarded as the original founder of Taoism?
a)
Lao Tzu
b)
Huang Di
c)
Chuang Tzu
d)
All of the above
81.
What philosophy/religion teaches to live in harmony with nature?
a)
Legalism
b)
Hinduism
c)
Shintoism
d)
Taoism
82.
Which of the following Chinese schools of thought teaches that strict laws and harsh punishments are key to maintaining an orderly society?
a)
Confucianism
b)
Legalism
c)
Buddhism
d)
Taoism
83.
What religion does this image represent ?
a)
Toaism 
b)
Hinduism
c)
Christianity
d)
Taoism
84.
Who was China’s greatest thinker, teacher, and philosopher?
a)
Buddha
b)
Confucius
c)
Yao
d)
Shinto
85.
The statement below refers to which of the THREE philosophies:
people are born bad and need to be controlled
a)
confucianism
b)
daoism
c)
legalism
86.

What policy did the Han Dynasty implement as a result of Confucius's teachings?

a)

civil service exams

b)

Strict government controls

c)

leaders with absolute power

d)

a system of rewards and punishments

87.

Confucius believed that rulers have the responsibility to

a)

respect the rights of all citizens

b)

prevent their subjects from suffering

c)

provide a model of how to behave correctly

d)

increase the power and security of their kingdom

88.

According to Daoism, happiness can be achieved by

a)

obeying one's superiors

b)

living a balanced life in harmony with nature

c)

overcoming human desires

d)

acting with virtue and integrity

89.

To Confucius, the relationship of father to son and of husband to wife should both be

a)

hierarchical

b)

competitive

c)

one of friendship

d)

equal

90.

Confucius lived during the

a)

Warring States Period

b)

emergence of Legalism

c)

Qin Dynasty

d)

Zhou Dynasty

91.
Confucius' ideas were put into a book called....
a)
The Analects
b)
The Quran
c)
The Bible
d)
The Buddha
92.
According to Confucius, rulers should govern by _______
a)
the law.
b)
military might.
c)
a monopoly on natural resources.
d)
setting a good example.
93.
Confucius was born in China during the Zhou dynasty.  At the time of his birth, how did many Chinese view their emperor?
a)
They thought he had lost the Mandate of Heaven because of all the turmoil and civil war.
b)
They loved him and thought he was doing a wonderful job.
c)
They revered him.  They thought he should stay emperor until his death.
d)
They disliked him, but did not see justification to get rid of him.
94.
Confucius said people in ____________ must set a good example.
a)
authority
b)
jail
c)
love
d)
trouble
95.
Confucius is credited with stating  the "Golden Rule".  What is that?
a)
what goes around comes around
b)
speak no evil
c)
Honor your elders
d)
treat others as you would like to be treated.
96.
Legalists believed that rulers should create a stable society with...
a)
Free food
b)
Parties
c)
Harsh Punishments
d)
Drawn-out Meetings
97.
Believes that peace can be achieved through five relationships.
a)
Confucianism
b)
Taoism
c)
Legalism
98.
Founded by Laozi
a)
Confucianism
b)
Taoism
c)
Legalism
99.
Belief in Yin and Yang
a)
Confucianism
b)
Taoism
c)
Legalism
100.
Taoism,Confucianism, and Legalism have their roots in...
a)
China
b)
India
c)
Korea
d)
Japan
101.
Which Chinese philosophy believes people are naturally evil! 
a)
Daoism
b)
Confucianism
c)
Buddhism
d)
Legalism
102.
Which Dynasty's main philosophy was Legalism?
a)
Song
b)
Shang
c)
Qin
d)
Zhou
103.
This philosophy believes you should seek inner-peace and live in harmony with nature.
a)
Buddhism
b)
Daoism
c)
Legalism
d)
Confucianism
104.
All three philosophies were created to bring...
a)
Peace
b)
Violence
c)
Knowledge
d)
Hope
105.
Which philosophy believed everyone should have a sense of duty?
a)
Legalism
b)
Confucianism
c)
Daoism
d)
Buddhism
106.
Daoism wanted you to give up...
a)
Your life
b)
Your family
c)
Food
d)
Worldly desires
107.
Which philosophy believed that family was important?
a)
Buddhism
b)
Legalism
c)
Daoism
d)
Confucianism
108.
I'm a merchant who is very knowledgeable in government.  Which philosophy would support me working in government?
a)
Legalism
b)
Confucianism
c)
Buddhism
d)
Daoism
109.
I am an artisan in town who is tired of the demand of making pottery!!  I have decided to move the country where I can be closer to nature and seek peace!
a)
Buddhism
b)
Daoism
c)
Legalism
d)
Confucianism
110.
I'm a farmer who has been hoarding crops, so my family can eat, and my landowner wants to chop off my hand!  What philosophy does my landowner believe in?
a)
Confucianism
b)
Legalism
c)
Daoism
d)
Buddhism
111.
What religion/philosophy teaches the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path?
a)
Hinduism
b)
Buddhism
c)
Confucianism
d)
Legalism
112.
Respect for elders, good government and social order represent the basic beliefs of
a)
Hinduism
b)
Buddhism
c)
Confucianism
d)
Shintoism
113.
Laozi (Lao Tzu) was the founder of—
a)
Buddhism
b)
Taoism
c)
Hinduism
d)
Shintoism
114.
What's the name of this symbol and which belief system does it represent??
a)
Moksha, Hinduism
b)
Yin-Yang, Taoism
c)
Nirvana, Buddhism
d)
Five Pillars, Islam
115.
What country did Buddhism start in?
a)
India
b)
China
c)
Japan
d)
Sri Lanka
116.
This traditional Japanese gate can be found at the entrance to -
a)
Shinto shrine
b)
Synagogue 
c)
Monastery
d)
City
117.

A philosophy centered around nature and treating it with respect

a)
Daoism
b)
Confucianism
c)
pictographs
d)
Mandate of Heaven
118.
This philosophy is the foundation of modern Chinese culture
a)
Shintoism
b)
Hinduism
c)
Confucianism
d)
Buddhism
119.
Which religion is monotheistic?
a)
Hinduism
b)

Sikhism

c)
Buddhism
d)
Shintoism
120.
This religion is unique to Japan
a)
Hinduism
b)
Buddhism
c)
Shintoism
d)
Islam
121.
The caste system is part of which religion?
a)
Buddhism
b)
Hinduism
c)
Confucianism
d)
Islam
122.
Followers build shrines to worship kami (spirits) in which religion?
a)
Hinduism
b)
Buddhism
c)
Shintoism
d)
Islam
123.
The Five pillars of Faith are a basic belief in what religion?
a)
Buddhism
b)
Hinduism
c)
Shintoism
d)
Islam
124.
How did Buddhism get to China?
a)
The Silk Road
b)
From Turkish traders
c)
From English Visitors
d)
From Dutch people
125.

Confucianism began in China and can be found in which of the following countries?

a)
Korea
b)
Vietnam
c)
Japan
d)

Taiwan

126.

Who is considered the founder of Confucianism?

a)

Kong Zi

b)

Han Emperor Wu Ti

c)

Fu Hao

d)

Qin Shi Huang

127.

When was Confucius born?

a)

551 CE

b)

1900 BCE

c)

1900 CE

d)

551 BCE

128.

What was the main purpose of Confucius' teachings?

a)

To establish a new political system

b)

To reject traditional Chinese values

c)

To teach people how to live with integrity

d)

To promote moral decline

129.

Which book contains the philosophical and political beliefs of Confucius?

a)

The Tao Te Ching

b)

The Art of War

c)

The Analects of Confucius

d)

The Book of Changes

130.

What was the role of the government according to Confucius?

a)

To establish a new political system

b)

To set an example of right conduct

c)

To promote moral decline

d)

To reject traditional Chinese values

131.

What are the Five Relationships in Confucianism?

a)

Ruler and Subject, Parent and Child, Husband and Wife, Old and Young, Friend and Friend

b)

Master and Servant, Teacher and Student, Employer and Employee, Leader and Follower, Neighbor and Neighbor

c)

President and Vice President, Senator and Representative, Governor and Mayor, Judge and Lawyer, Doctor and Patient

d)

King and Queen, Prince and Princess, Duke and Duchess, Lord and Lady, Knight and Squire

132.

What was the expectation in the Five Relationships?

a)

Each person owed respect and obedience to those on the same level as them and were expected to set a good example for those above them

b)

Each person owed respect and obedience to those on the same level as them and were expected to set a good example for those above and below them

c)

Each person owed respect and obedience to those below them and were expected to set a good example for those above them

d)

Each person owed respect and obedience to those above them and were expected to set a good example for those below them

133.

Which Chinese emperor based his civil service system on Confucianism?

a)

Han Emperor Wu Ti

b)

Emperor Kangxi

c)

Qin Shi Huang

d)

Emperor Taizong of Tang

134.

Which two Ancient Chinese governments did NOT accept the teachings of Confucius?

a)

Zhou

b)

Qin

c)

Han

d)

Ming

135.

Confucianism was the basis of Chinese society and government throughout the:

a)

550s CE

b)

1900s BCE

c)

550s BCE

d)

1900s CE

136.

Daoism (or Taoism) was started by

a)

The Han Dynasty

b)

Laozi

c)

Fu Hao

d)

Emperor Wu Ti

137.

Laozi believed that people should:

a)

renounce worldly ambition.

b)

devote themselves to worldly ambition.

c)

turn away from nature.

d)

try to become as wealthy as possible.

138.

Dao is:

a)

the eternal lifeforce in all of nature

b)

a polytheistic worldview

c)

the belief that nothing in the world is connected

d)

an Ancient Chinese dynasty

139.

Yin and yang symbolizes:

a)

two matching forces present in all of nature.

b)

two opposing forces present in all of nature.

140.

A person can be a follower of both Daoism and Confucianism.

a)

True

b)

False

141.

What was the capital city of the Shang Dynasty?

a)

Hong Kong

b)

Beijing

c)

Shanghai

d)

Anyang

142.

Who was the first king of the Zhou Dynasty?

a)

King Wu

b)

King Tang

c)

Emperor Qin Shi Huang

d)

Emperor Taizong of Tang

143.

What was the main writing system used during the Shang Dynasty?

a)

Cuneiform

b)

Hieroglyphics

c)

Alphabet

d)

Oracle bone script

144.

What was the major contribution of the Shang Dynasty to Chinese culture?

a)

Introduction of gunpowder

b)

Construction of the Great Wall of China

c)

Invention of paper money

d)

Development of a writing system using oracle bones

145.

What was the social structure like during the Shang Dynasty?

a)

Communal with shared decision-making among all members

b)

Democratic with equal power for all citizens

c)

Anarchic with no clear leadership

d)

Hierarchical with the king at the top

146.

What were the major achievements in art and technology during the Zhou Dynasty?

a)

Introduction of paper money, creation of the Terracotta Army, establishment of the Silk Road

b)

Invention of the printing press, construction of the Great Wall, development of the compass

c)

Advancements in bronze casting, development of iron tools and weapons, flourishing of Chinese philosophy and literature

d)

Discovery of gunpowder, invention of the wheelbarrow, construction of the Forbidden City

147.

How did the Zhou Dynasty impact the political structure of China?

a)

Introduced the concept of democracy

b)

Introduced the concept of the Mandate of Heaven

c)

Established a communist government

d)

Implemented a system of absolute monarchy

148.

What were the key differences between the Shang and Zhou Dynasties?

a)

Military strategies, economic policies, and social structures

b)

Political systems, religious beliefs, and cultural advancements

c)

Technological advancements, artistic achievements, and educational systems

d)

Geographical boundaries, population size, and agricultural practices

149.

Why do the Chinese call the Huang He, “China’s Sorrow?¨

a)

because it is dirty and polluted

b)

because it is now dried up

c)

because it is yellow in color

d)

because its flooding has drowned many people

150.

Which answer gives the best explanation of why the Chang Jiang was so important to the people of ancient China?

a)

It was a key waterway for trade and transportation.

b)

It flows west to east across central China.

c)

It is the third longest river in the world.

d)

It flows through canyons and plains to the East China.

151.

Which is NOT true about the Zhou kings?

a)

The people believed they represented them before the gods.

b)

The aristocrats eventually ignored their commands.

c)

Trade decreased under their rule

d)

They assigned bureaucrats to assist them.

152.

 Which social class did most Shang people belong to?

a)

aristocrats

b)

artisans

c)

farmers

d)

merchants

153.

What is the Dao?

a)

a belief that the king must rule by proper way

b)

responsibility of aristocrats to honor & please gods

c)

burning things ancestors needed in afterlife

d)

aristocrat that overthrew Shang Dynasty

154.

What during the Zhou Dynasty resulted in providing more food for the people?

a)

bronze

b)

Building channels

c)

new systems to irrigate

d)

silk worms