“. . . our kings of Zhou treated the people well . . . and presided over services to spirits and to Heaven. Heaven therefore instructed the Zhou kings, chose them . . . and gave them the decree to rule.
—Book of History
Based on this quote, why did Heaven give the Zhou kings the Mandate of Heaven? Select the two correct answers.
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because they instructed the people
because they instructed the people
because they treated the people well
because they treated the people well
because they sacrificed to the spirits
because they sacrificed to the spirits
because they devoted riches to Heaven
because they devoted riches to Heaven
because they won battles in the name of the spirits
because they won battles in the name of the spirits
because they presided over services to spirits and to Heaven
because they presided over services to spirits and to Heaven
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The two correct answers are:
- because they treated the people well
- because they presided over services to spirits and to Heaven
How is acting like water an example of following the teachings of Daoism?
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because although water is clear, it can be colored different colors
because although water is clear, it can be colored different colors
because over time, water is stronger than rock
because over time, water is stronger than rock
because water is found all over the earth
because water is found all over the earth
because water is a basis for human life
The correct answer is: because water is a basis for human life.
What were the effects of the Zhou metal workers mastering iron? Select the two correct answers.
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The Zhou conquered the warlords and were the first to unify China.
The Zhou conquered the warlords and were the first to unify China.
Iron made stronger, more effective farm tools and increased crop yield.
Iron made stronger, more effective farm tools and increased crop yield.
Iron weapons spread to the masses, contributing to the Warring States period.
Iron weapons spread to the masses, contributing to the Warring States period.
The Zhou jealously guarded the secret of smelting the iron and created a trading empire.
The Zhou jealously guarded the secret of smelting the iron and created a trading empire.
Zhou craftman are known for their iron art and it is still sold today.
Zhou craftman are known for their iron art and it is still sold today.
Iron helped the Zhou rulers so much that they reserved the Mandate of Heaven for themselves alone.
The two correct answers are:
- Iron made stronger, more effective farm tools and increased crop yield.
- Iron weapons spread to the masses, contributing to the Warring States period.
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is especially important to China's early history. Winds from the Gobi Desert blow
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onto the river valley. When the river floods, it then deposits the rich material onto the surrounding plain. Because of this,
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was made possible in China.
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Sort the choices into chronological order, starting with the first event, to describe the rule of the Zhou dynasty.
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Arrange responses in the correct order to answer the question. Select a response, navigate to the desired position and insert response at that position. Responses can be selected and inserted using the space bar, enter key, left mouse button or touchpad. Responses can be moved using the up and down arrow keys or by dragging with a mouse.
The correct chronological order for the rule of the Zhou dynasty is:
- The Zhou overthrew the Shang dynasty and established their rule.
- The Zhou kings were granted the Mandate of Heaven.
- The Zhou kings treated the people well and presided over services to spirits and to Heaven.
- The Zhou dynasty eventually declined and was replaced by the Qin dynasty.
Apologies for the confusion, here is the correct chronological order for the rule of the Zhou dynasty:
1. The Zhou overthrew the Shang dynasty and established their rule.
2. The Zhou kings were granted the Mandate of Heaven.
3. The Zhou kings treated the people well and presided over services to spirits and to Heaven.
4. The Zhou expanded their lands through conquest.
5. The Zhou dynasty eventually declined and was replaced by the Qin dynasty.