Vocabulary
What is a dynasty?
Rulers descending from the same family.
In which dynasty was China ruled by the Mongols?
Yuan Dynasty
Which dynasty did they begin to use the civil service exams?
Song Dynasty
What were the Yin and Yang?
A symbol representing balance and harmony.
Who founded Confucianism?
Confucius, also known as Kong Zi.
What does Imperial mean?
Belonging or related to an emperor.
What was the golden age for a united China?
Han Dynasty
What beliefs do Daoists have?
To be humble and live simply.
How were Daoism and Confucianism different?
Confucianism focused more on human relationships while Daoism focused on the natural world.
What is a Bureaucracy?
A highly complex body of workers with many levels of authority.
What time was of chaos and division?
Six Dynasties
Why weren't the Civil Service Exams efficient during the Tang Dynasty?
Only the wealthy could afford to support the students in preparation for the exams.
What is another word for Daoism?
Taoism.
What was the main rule in human relationships?
Those above should be kind to those below, while those below should respect those above.
What is the ruling class of noble families
Aristocracy
When was China under the rule of the Mongols?
Yuan Dynasty
What content was tested in the Civil Service Exams?
Teachings about Daoism, Confucianism and poetry.
What did Yin represent?
Feminine forces, such as showcases of softness.
How should a husband treat their wife?
A husband should treat the wife with kindness, while the wife must respect the husband.
What is the rule by officials of proven merit?
Meritocracy
Which dynasty is known for economic development and growth?
Song Dynasty
How did passing the Civil Service Exams benefit you and your family?
It gave you and your family honor, a higher reputation, and respect.
Who founded Daoism?
Lao Tzu.
How was Confucianism revolutionary in its time?
It challenged the idea of being born into your status.