Vocabulary
belonging or related to an emperor
imperial
What symbol is usually associated with Daoism/Taoism?
Yin and Yang
What philosopher came up with Confucianism?
Confucius also known as Kong Zi
What was the first dynasty?
The Qin Dynasty, 221-206 B.C.E
What were the civil service examinations?
A test given to qualify candidates for positions in the government
a line of rulers descended from one family
Dynasty
Who taught Daoism/Taoism?
Lau Tzu
What did confucius encourage?
fillial piety
What Dynasty ruled from 206 B.C.E.-220 C.E.
The Han Dynasty
What kind of questions did the exams have on them?
The tests had questions on Chinese classics, poetry, and legal and administrative issues.
aristocracy
What is considered the feminine force of yin and yang?
Yin
A husband should be kind to his wife in return his wife should...
Pay him respect.
What dynasty is known for being a period of chaos and division?
The six Dynasties
Who created the civil service examinations?
The Han emperors
ruled by officials who have proven their merit
meritocracy
What is considered the masculine force of yin and yang?
Yang
What did confucius believe in?
That all man had the potential to be perfect
What was the Sui Dynasty known for?
The reunification of china
Why did the Han emperors create civil service examinations?
To improve bureaucracy
a highly complex body of workers with many levels of authority
bureaucracy
What did Dao/Tao believe in?
You should live in harmony with nature, be humble, and live simply.
What idea was confucius againts
The idea that some me are born superior to others
What time period did the Tang Dynasty rule from?
618-907 C.E.
What were the exams based on?
The works of Confucius