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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”.
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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.