Test (W.H.): Lessons 25 + 26

In the later years of the Zhou dynasty, what condition in China led to new philosophies?

• wealth

• disorder

• feudalism

• democracy

The Zhou dynasty came after which dynasty?

• Qin

• Han

• Chin

• Shang

According to belief in the Mandate of Heaven, earthquakes and floods might be signs that

• the king did not govern well.

• the end of the world was near.

• the people did not obey the laws.

• the natural world ignored humans.

What happened during the Warring States period?

• Dozens of clan leaders set up military states.

• The Zhou army won control of the state by force.

• Six or seven large Chinese states fought for power.

• China fought to protect the state from invaders from the north.

Which of these would Confucius have valued most highly?

• riches

• respect

• freedom

• creativity

Which phrase below best completes the following quotation? “I am a follower of Confucius. I am the oldest of three children in my family. My younger sister and brother have to obey me. In return, I . . .”

• may do whatever I want.

• can punish them harshly.

• must set a good example.

• have to grant their wishes.

Which later practice in China most shows the influence of Confucian thought?

• new inventions

• trade with Europe

• land given to peasants

• exams for civil servants

If you were a laborer, what would Confucius say that you should do?

• plan to rise to a higher status

• behave properly for your role

• try to outwit those around you

• relax and stop working so hard

Scholars disagree about the origins of Daoism. What is one point on which scholars agree?

• Daoism had little effect on beliefs in ancient China.

• Daoism's founder, Laozi, lived at the same time as Confucius.

• Daoism's book, the Dao De Jing, was written by many writers.

• Daoism provided the best form of government in ancient China.

Daoists taught that people could gain happiness by

• reading the ancient texts.

• serving in government jobs.

• living in harmony with nature.

• working hard to become wealthy.