Zhou Dynasty: Social Studies Quiz!

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1.

In the later years of the Zhou dynasty, what condition in China led to new philosophies?
- A.
  
  Wealth
- B.
  
  Disorder
- C.
  
  Feudalism
- D.
  
  Democracy
2.

The Zhou dynasty came after which dynasty?
- A.
  
  Qin
- B.
  
  Han
- C.
  
  Chin
- D.
  
  Shang
3.

According to belief in the Mandate of Heaven, earthquakes and floods might be signs that...
- A.
  
  The king did not govern well
- B.
  
  The end of the world is near
- C.
  
  The people did not obey the laws
- D.
  
  The natural world ignored humans
4.

Which group belongs in the shaded area of the diagram?
- A.
  
  Lords
- B.
  
  Soldiers
- C.
  
  Farmers
- D.
  
  Servants
5.

What happened during the Warring States period?
- A.
  
  Dozens of clan leaders set up military states
- B.
  
  The Zhou army won control of the state by force
- C.
  
  Six or seven large Chinese states fought for power
- D.
  
  China fought to protect the state from invaders from the north
6.

Which of these would Confucius have valued most highly?
- A.
  
  Riches
- B.
  
  Respect
- C.
  
  Freedom
- D.
  
  Creativity
7.

Which phrase below best completes the following quotation? "I am a follower of Confucius. I am the oldest of three children in my family. My younger sister and brother have to obey me. In return, I..."
- A.
  
  "may do whatever I want."
- B.
  
  "can punish them harshly."
- C.
  
  "must set a good example."
- D.
  
  "have to grant their wishes."
8.

Which later practice in China most shows the influence of Confucian thought?
- A.
  
  New inventions
- B.
  
  Trade with Europe
- C.
  
  Land given to peasants
- D.
  
  Exams for civil servants
9.

If you were a laborer, what would Confucius say that you should do?
- A.
  
  Plan to rise to a higher status
- B.
  
  Behave properly for your role
- C.
  
  Try to outwit those around you
- D.
  
  Relax and stop working so hard
10.

Scholars disagree about the origins of Daoism. What is one point on which scholars agree?
- A.
  
  Daoism had little effect on beliefs in ancient China
- B.
  
  Daoism's founder, Laozi, lived at the same time as Confucius
- C.
  
  Daoism's book, the Dao De Jing, was written by many writers
- D.
  
  Daoism provided the best form of government in China
11.

Daoists taught that people could gain happiness by...
- A.
  
  Reading the ancient texts
- B.
  
  Serving in government jobs
- C.
  
  Living in harmony with nature
- D.
  
  Working hard to become wealthy
12.

In a chart titled "Yin and Yang", pleasure would be paired with...
- A.
  
  Pain
- B.
  
  Reward
- C.
  
  Afterlife
- D.
  
  Enjoyment
13.

What is one way Daoism influenced China?
- A.
  
  It got scholars to study
- B.
  
  It led to fights for power
- C.
  
  It encouraged stricter laws
- D.
  
  It became a popular religion
14.

What was one Legalist view of human nature?
- A.
  
  People are basically selfish
- B.
  
  People are naturally curious
- C.
  
  People are motivated by love
- D.
  
  People want to do what is right
15.

Hanfeizi, whose teachings were the basis for Legalism, wrote that rulers should emphasize...
- A.
  
  Honesty and truth
- B.
  
  Scholarship and ideas
- C.
  
  Trade and manufacturing
- D.
  
  Reward and punishment
16.

What did Hanfeizi say that rulers must do to avoid being overthrown?
- A.
  
  Exercise absolute power
- B.
  
  Let people do as they want
- C.
  
  Earn the Mandate of Heaven
- D.
  
  Be popular through good deeds