Ancient China Chapter 8

The ___________ permitted a leader to seize control by force, if necessary, because victory proved that heaven supported the change in leadership.

Mandate of Heaven

How was the concept of the Mandate of heaven related to the expansion of the Zhou empire?

The Zhou expanded by conquering other territories. The Mandate of heaven allowed rulers to take control by force if necessary.

What similarities exist between Confucianism and Daosim?

They are both teachings that came out from the Warring States period. They both want harmony and peace. Both have religious practices and have temples and both blame negatively on the actions of men.

What are yin and yang and how are they important to Daoism?

Yin and Yang are 2 opposite forces in nature that work together. They are important to Daoism because they are the key to harmony in the universe.

Confucianism places special importance on the devotion of children to their parents, which is known as a. filial piety b. ancestor worship c. generational vereration d. millennial harmony

a. filial piety

While rivers aided China's development, deserts and mountains... a. isolated it from other civilizations b. prevented development c. had no effect on the country d. led to the rise of the Shang dynasty

a. isolated it from other civilizations

By practicing ancestor worship, the Chinese believed their ancestors would a. honor the living b. guide and protect them c. gain power in heaven d. be able to rest in peace

b. guide and protect them

In order to keep the Mandate of Heaven, the Zhou believed that their rulers must foster harmony between _____ and ____. a. The Shan/ The Zhou b. heaven/earth c. warlords/nobles d. China/Europe

b. heaven and earth

Before the Shang Kingdoms arose, Chinese civilizations consisted of. a. isolated communities nestled in the mountains. b. small farming villages along the Huang River c. large and wealthy cities. d. towns and farms in northern China

b. small farming villages along the Huang River

When bad things happened, such as uprisings or natural disasters, the Zhou believed that these events might signal a. the need for a show of strength from the leader b. that it was time to expand the territory c. that the ruler had lost the Mandate of Heaven d. that the ruler needed more help.

c. That the ruler had lost the Mandate of Heaven

Under the Mandate of Heaven, the ruler was called a. the Emperor b. The King of Kings c. The Son of Heaven d. The Zhou

c. The Son of Heaven

Among the major achievements of the Shang were a written language and ______. a. the chariot b. domestication of the horse c. the Mandate of Heaven d. bronze metalworking

d. Bronze metalworking

By what means did the Zhou keep control over all the different regions of their kingdoms? a. By keeping a strong army always ready to put down any rebellion. b. By treating the people with kindness and respect c. By sending ambassadors to each region d. By putting family members in charge of individual regions

d. By putting family members in charge of individual regions

The Dao is a. the relationship between people b. a type of ancestor worship c. a form of tai chi d. the natural way of the universe

d. the natural way of the universe

Why did ancient Chinese make loud noises at festivals and during holiday celebrations? a. to welcome spirits from both heaven and earth b. to celebrate their blessings c. to let their ancestors know they were remembered d. to chase away evil spirits

d. to chase away evil spirits

Which of the following physical features contributed to China's isolation from other civilizations. 1. The North China Plain 2. The Himalayas 3. The Gobi Desert 4. The Pacific Ocean

2. The Himalayas 3. The Gobi Desert 4. The Pacific Ocean

The practice of ___________ involves such actions as setting out food for one's ancestors on special occasions.

Ancestor worship

Explain how early events in the life of Confucius influenced his view of proper behavior.

He was born to a poor family, he worked in the government and saw greed and cruelty in the government. He thought they had stopped following the traditions and roles of the Zhou which led to proper behavior.

The Huang River is also called the Yellow River, due to the _____ that muddies its water.

loess

_____ are drawings that represent a word or even a complete idea.

pictographs