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- 1. Multiple Choice
How did China's geography make it difficult for the Zhou kings to keep their large kingdom united?
The river flooding made it difficult to manage a large territory.
The mountains and rivers made travel and trade impossible.
The vast Zhou territory included mountainous regions and deserts that made travel and communication difficult.
The Zhou had trouble keeping their kingdom united because of the warlords who were fighting for power.
- 2. Multiple ChoiceThe Zhou dynasty lasted longer than any other dynasty in Chinese history.TrueFalse
- 3. Multiple Choice______________ are people of high rank.farmerslordspeasants
- 4. Multiple ChoiceEarly Zhou rulers used the mandate of heaven to justify rebellion against the Shang.TrueFalse
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the main cause of the Zhou's decline of power?decreased loyalty from sons of lordsincreased loyalty from sons of lords
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhat was the oldest Dynasty in ChinaTangShangXiKi to
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhat metal was the Shang Dynasty known for using?SteelBronzeJadeGold
- 8. Multiple Choice
What dynasty came up with the first system of Writing?
Shang
Tang
Xia
Xio
- 9. Multiple ChoiceHow did scholars learn that the Shang Dynasty was real and not just a myth?They read old booksThey found artifactsThey learned the languageThey asked Chinese elders
- 10. Multiple ChoiceFor what purpose would a Shang leader most likely use an oracle bone made from a turtle shell?to serve a ceremonial mealto make music for his familyto send messages to noblesto ask advice from his ancestors
- 11. Multiple Choice
What were the time periods in ancient China broken up into?DynastiesDecadesCyclesKingdoms - 12. Multiple ChoiceThe right of a Chinese Dynasty to rule with the blessings of the Gods is called...?The Mandate of HeavenThe Dynastic CycleThe Heavenly CommandmentsThe Oracle Bones
- 13. Multiple ChoiceAlong what river did China's earliest civilizations develop?Huang He (Yellow)IndusYangtzeNile
- 14. Multiple ChoiceThe Warring States Period was a time when China's states were fighting with each other for control.
TRUE or FalseTrueFalse - 15. Multiple ChoiceTrue or False - Citizens could overthrow the king if there was a bad harvest or natural disaster.truefalse
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