Vocabulary
What does "porcelain" mean
strong white ceramic
Which dynasty built a strong centralized government
sui dynasty
Which Chinese philosophy focuses on living in harmony with the Dao, or "The Way"
Daoism
What was one of the most valuable trade goods that China exported through the Silk Road
silk
What system did China use to hire officials based on their knowledge and skills
The civil service exam system
what does "terror" mean
using violence or fear to control people
The Ming Dynasty is known for overthrowing which group
mongols
Which philosophy blends Confucianism, Daoism, and Buddhism in China?
neo- confucianism
What is the name of the route that brought Buddhism into China
silk road
What philosophy formed the basis of the civil service exam
Confucianism
mix of confucianism, buddhism, and daoism focused on morals
Which dynasty reunified China and began construction of the Grand Canal?
sui dynasty
This form of Chinese art, popular during the Tang Dynasty
calligraphy
Which type of tea was heavily traded during the Tang and Song Dynasties
green tea
What dynasty first introduced the civil service examination system
The Han Dynasty
What does "regime" mean
government system strict/controlling
How was the tang dynasty
strong stable government
This major belief system that introduced through the Silk Road and had a significant influence on Chinese culture and society
Buddhism
What type of goods were primarily traded along the maritime routes during the Yuan Dynasty
Porcelain and silk
What major change did the Tang Dynasty make to the civil service exams to make them more fair
They opened the exams to more people and not being corrupt
what does "calligraphy" mean
fancy handwriting used is chinese art and writing
What did the song dynasty do
improved life through cultural and economies
What was the central focus of Chinese poetry during the Tang Dynasty
Expressing personal feelings and political thoughts
During the Tang and Song Dynasties what was one of the major innovations that allowed trade to expand significantly
The use of paper money
How did the exam system help create a strong and stable bureaucracy in Imperial China
It selected officials based on merit and knowledge rather than noble birth