Mention three important advancements from the Shang dynasty.
Bronze objects, silkworms, kaolin vases, ivory and jade statues.
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Mention the major military improvement that Zhou Chinese brought.
Horse-riding soldiers.
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Explain why the Huang He is called China's Sorrow?
Due to the millions of lives taken by the floods.
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Explain where the "Period of the Warring States" got its name from?
Some Zhou aristocrats grew too powerful ignoring the king's command, they fought against each other, since each had its own state, the name explains itself.
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Name the two rivers China formed along.
Huang He (yellow river) and Chang Jiang (Yangtze river).
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Where did aristocrats get more soldiers during the conflicts?
They forced farmers to fight.
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Why did the Chinese call their land "The Middle Kingdom"? (3 reasons)
Due to the natural barriers they believed their land to be the center of the world developing a unique culture and a strong sense of independence.
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Explain how were gods worshipped in Shang china.
By offering gifts or food the Chinese attempted to please the gods for them bring good fortune.
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Explain the difference between a pictograph and an ideograph.
Pictographs are characters representing an object. Ideographs use more than one pictograph to represent more complex concepts.
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Why did the Chines honor their ancestors?
So they could bring them good luck and help in difficult times.
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What does the Mandate of Heaven state?
The person chosen by the gods to rule had to be a wise and good king. so he would govern honestly and well.
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How were government and religion closely linked?
Because Shang king believed the power to rule was given by the gods and they were consulted before any important decision.
