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Name ________________________ China Review Questions How long did the Zhou dynasty last? The Zhou was the longest Chinese Dynasty; it went on for about 800 years. What was the chief duty of Chinese kings? The chief duty of Chinese kings was to carry out religious rituals to keep the gods happy. This was called the Mandate of Heaven. From what metal did the Chinese make plows and weapons during the Zhou dynasty? The Chinese made plows and weapons from iron during the Zhou dynasty period. What was the most important trade item during the Zhou dynasty? Silk was the most important trade item during the Zhou dynasty. What was the first capital city of China? The first Capital City of Chinas was Anyang. Who were China’s first rulers? China’s first rulers were the Xia dynasty. What do people call the Huang He river? The Huang He (Yellow River) and Chang Jiang (Yangtze) were the two important rivers in ancient China. The Huang He is known as “China’s Sorrow”. Name ________________________ China Review Questions What three farming methods helped farmers grow more food? Terrace farming, irrigation and pest control. How did farmers in ancient China increase the amount of productive farmland? They built terraces into the mountain slopes. How did the amount of land owned by each aristocrat decrease over time? Each aristocrat divided his land among his sons, so each generation owned a smaller fraction of the original land. How did farmers pay for the use of the land they farmed? They gave part of their crop to the landowners. Which of the Chinese philosophies encourages followers to concentrate on duty and humanity? Confucianism is the philosophy that asks followers to concentrate on their duty. Why did Hanfeizi believe that people needed laws and punishments? To force them to do their duty. Describe the concept of filial piety. Family members placed the needs of the head of the family above their own.