Question
Ancient Chinese kings believed they had been chosen by the gods to rule. They called this the Mandate of Heaven. If a ruler was cruel or unjust, this right could be taken away and given to another leader. The Zhou Dynasty introduced the Mandate of Heaven and used this concept to overthrow the Shang and legitimize their rule.
The Zhou didn’t have a centralized government. Instead, China functioned as a collection of separately governed provinces, whose feudal rulers professed allegiance to the Zhou emperor. Over time, these smaller kingdoms amassed more and more power, coming into conflict with each other and with the Zhou dynasty. The following centuries were so full of violence that they are now known as the Warring States Period.
Which of the following is true of the Zhou Dynasty?
A
They adopted a feudalistic system.
B
They had a centralized government.
C
They eliminated the Mandate of Heaven.
D
They believed that rulers should be chosen by the people.
The Zhou didn’t have a centralized government. Instead, China functioned as a collection of separately governed provinces, whose feudal rulers professed allegiance to the Zhou emperor. Over time, these smaller kingdoms amassed more and more power, coming into conflict with each other and with the Zhou dynasty. The following centuries were so full of violence that they are now known as the Warring States Period.
Which of the following is true of the Zhou Dynasty?
A
They adopted a feudalistic system.
B
They had a centralized government.
C
They eliminated the Mandate of Heaven.
D
They believed that rulers should be chosen by the people.
Answers
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The correct answer is:
A
They adopted a feudalistic system.
The Zhou Dynasty utilized a feudal system where power was distributed among various local rulers who governed separate provinces while professing allegiance to the Zhou emperor.
A
They adopted a feudalistic system.
The Zhou Dynasty utilized a feudal system where power was distributed among various local rulers who governed separate provinces while professing allegiance to the Zhou emperor.