Vocabulary
Define the word "imperial".
Related or belonging to an empire.
Founder of Confucianism? List both of his names
Confucious and Kong Zi
Why were the wealthy more likely to pass Civil Service Exams than the lower-class?
They were able to have tutors and teachers to help them study.
The dynasty was where foreign ideas were more welcome and women began to protest who they wanted to marry.
The Tang dynasty
Without sadness, there is no ________
happiness
Define the word "dynasty".
A descent of rulers reigning from one family.
All humans are born equal and everyone can be morally superior from their personal development. Was it Taoism or Confucianism that stated this?
Confucianism
How long did Civil Service exams last?
Days, sometimes even weeks
The Dynasty where foreign contact was closed off
Ming Dynasty
Who is the founder of Taoism?
Lao Tzu
Define "aristocracy".
A group of nobles in ruling power
What morals do Confucianism focus on?
The social code and the personal developement.
Why did many participants of the exams pass out?
Stress
The dynasty of agriculture improvements
The Song
What is the "Tao?"
The way of the universe
Define meritocracy
Rule by proven officials of merit
All "superior" or elder people should be what to the younger or less superior people?
Kind
Why were Civil Service Exams used more than other job methods?
They helped the lower class rise up through hard work to become a government official.
Age of expansion and prosperity
Han Dynasty
Yin is thought of as what creature?
The white tiger
Who is a warlord?
The leader of a military who works outside the control of the government.
What is the concept of Filial Piety?
All children or younger people should respect and be kind to their elders.
What did Civil Service Exams focus on?
Confucianism teachings, law, literature, and government knowledge.
Rule by foreigners
Yuan dynasty
Yin and yang represent what?
Balance in life