Question

chapter 4: first empires and common cultures in afro - eurasia, 1250 - 325 bce
page(s) 176 - 180 4.2. what are some similarities and differences in the ways empires formed, or did not form, in southwest asia, south asia, and east asia?
which methods did the zhou empire use to expand its influence and power?
correct answer(s)
agricultural colonies on the peripheries of the empire
military force, including the adoption and successful use of new military technologies
visual, literary, and ritual expressions of the legitimacy of its power, built on a religious foundation
trade colonies far from its home territory
incorrect answer(s)

Explanation:

To determine the methods the Zhou Empire used to expand influence and power, we analyze each option:

• "agricultural colonies on the peripheries of the empire": The Zhou established agricultural settlements in outlying areas to increase control and resource production.
• "military force, including the adoption and successful use of new military technologies": They utilized military might and new tech (like chariots) to conquer and expand.
• "visual, literary, and ritual expressions of the legitimacy of its power, built on a religious foundation": The Zhou used the Mandate of Heaven (a religious - based concept) and cultural expressions to legitimize their rule, which helped in expanding influence.
• "trade colonies far from its home territory": The Zhou's expansion was not primarily through trade colonies; this is not a main method of their expansion.

So the correct methods are the first three options.

Answer:

• agricultural colonies on the peripheries of the empire
• military force, including the adoption and successful use of new military technologies
• visual, literary, and ritual expressions of the legitimacy of its power, built on a religious foundation