Which option best explains the origins of the Zhou Dynasty?(1 point)
Responses
The Zhou Dynasty defeated their rivals in the Warring States period by using advanced iron weaponry.
The Zhou Dynasty defeated their rivals in the Warring States period by using advanced iron weaponry.
The Zhou Dynasty conquered the territory of the Qin Dynasty, taking their place in the dynastic cycle.
The Zhou Dynasty conquered the territory of the Qin Dynasty, taking their place in the dynastic cycle.
The Zhou Dynasty defeated the Shang Dynasty using the Mandate of Heaven to legitimize their conquest.
The Zhou Dynasty defeated the Shang Dynasty using the Mandate of Heaven to legitimize their conquest.
The Zhou Dynasty rose to power during the Spring and Autumn period by using Confucianism to reorganize their government.
The Zhou Dynasty rose to power during the Spring and Autumn period by using Confucianism to reorganize their government.
The Zhou Dynasty defeated the Shang Dynasty using the Mandate of Heaven to legitimize their conquest.
Which of the following ideas was used by Zhou emperors to legitimize their rule and their conquest of the Shang Dynasty?(1 point)
Responses
Legalism
Legalism
oracle bones
oracle bones
the Mandate of Heaven
the Mandate of Heaven
the Spring and Autumn period
the Mandate of Heaven
Which of the following options best explains how the Han and Tang Dynasties initially came to power?(1 point)
Responses
by inheriting power from their predecessors
by inheriting power from their predecessors
through rebellion and military force
through rebellion and military force
through education and meritocracy
through education and meritocracy
by converting the populace to Taoism
through rebellion and military force
Which option best evaluates the impact of the fall of the Han Dynasty on early China?(1 point)
Responses
The fall of the Han Dynasty led to a decline in popularity of Buddhism in China.
The fall of the Han Dynasty led to a decline in popularity of Buddhism in China.
The fall of the Han Dynasty directly ushered in the rise of the Qin Dynasty, which brought Taoism to China.
The fall of the Han Dynasty directly ushered in the rise of the Qin Dynasty, which brought Taoism to China.
The fall of the Han Dynasty led to a period of division in which political changes influenced cultural transformations.
The fall of the Han Dynasty led to a period of division in which political changes influenced cultural transformations.
The fall of the Han Dynasty did not have a lasting impact on China.
The fall of the Han Dynasty did not have a lasting impact on China.
The fall of the Han Dynasty led to a period of division in which political changes influenced cultural transformations.
Which option best describes the long-term impacts of the Han Dynasty on China?(1 point)
Responses
The short-lived Han Dynasty only lasted 20 years before the Qin Dynasty took over, using the centralized government established by the Han.
The short-lived Han Dynasty only lasted 20 years before the Qin Dynasty took over, using the centralized government established by the Han.
The Han Dynasty conquered the Xiongnu in the northern parts of China.
The Han Dynasty conquered the Xiongnu in the northern parts of China.
The Han Dynasty established a pattern of Buddhist civil service examinations used by future Chinese governments.
The Han Dynasty established a pattern of Buddhist civil service examinations used by future Chinese governments.
The Han Dynasty created precedents for Confucian government and meritocracy that were used by later dynasties