Chinese Dynasties Quiz

Which river is associated with the Shang Dynasty in China?

• Yangtze River

• Yellow River

• Mekong River

• Ganges River

What is the Yellow River also called due to flooding?

• River of Peace

• River of Joy

• River of Sorrows

• River of Dreams

Who was a famous king during the Shang Dynasty?

• Qin Shi Huang

• Wu Ding

• Han Wudi

• Tang Taizong

What was the main religion during the Shang Dynasty?

• Buddhism

• Taoism

• Worship of Shang Di

• Christianity

What concept did the Zhou Dynasty use to justify overthrowing the Shang Dynasty?

• Divine Right of Kings

• Mandate of Heaven

• Social Contract

• Right of Conquest

Which two philosophers are associated with the Zhou Dynasty?

• Confucius and Mencius

• KongZi and Lao Zi

• Sun Tzu and Zhuangzi

• Mozi and Xunzi

Who taught that man is basically good and emphasized the importance of harmonious relationships in Confucianism?

• Lao Zi

• Han Fei Zi

• KongZi

• Mahayana Buddhists

What philosophy did Lao Zi teach, focusing on harmony with nature?

• Confucianism

• Legalism

• Daoism

• Buddhism

Which philosophy believes that man is basically evil and requires strict laws and harsh punishments?

• Confucianism

• Daoism

• Legalism

• Buddhism

What is the dominant form of Buddhism in China that focuses on Bodhisattvas and devotion?

• Theravada Buddhism

• Zen Buddhism

• Mahayana Buddhism

• Tibetan Buddhism