Vocabulary
Ruled by an emperor.
Imperial
Known for unification of China under an emperor.
Qin Dynasty
What was the philosopher Confucius also called?
Kong Zi
What is the symbol often used in daoism?
Yin and Yang
Why did they have civil service exams?
The civil service exams were used to qualify individuals for government positions.
A ruling class of noble families.
Aristocracy
a golden age for a united China.
Han Dynasty
What did Confucius believe?
He believed that no man was born superior to one another
Is yang feminine or masculine?
Masculine
Name one thing the exams did not test.
Math
Rule by officials of proven merit/worth.
Meritocracy
Known for economic development and growth.
Tang Dynasty
Who was confucius?
A chinese philosopher who came up with confucianism.
Who was the chinese teacher that taught daoism?
Lao Tzu
Were poor men allowed to take the exams?
Yes
A time period where china was ruled by one bloodline.
Dynasty
Known for the reunification of China.
Sui Dynasty
What were the major pietys?
Ruler to to subject, Father to son, Older sibling to younger sibling, Husband to wife.
What are the characteristics of yang?
Masculine, outward
In what dynasty did people take the exams?
Sui Dynasty
A test given to qualify candidates for government positions.
Civil Service Exams
Opening up China to foreign influences.
Ming Dynasty
What was the filial piety?
The idea that children should be good to their parents.
Is yan feminine?
Yes
Could engineers or mathematicians take the exams?
No