Vocabulary
a line of rulers descended from one family
dynasty
what symbol represents daoism?
The ying yang symbol
Who came up with the idea of Confucianism?
What were the Civil Service Exams?
people were placed in a room with only paper and something to write with
Agricultural improvements
belonging or relating to an emperor
Imperial
What does the black side of the ying yang symbol represent?
Feminine
what was confucius' belief?
he believed every man had the potential to be perfect and was against the idea that some men are more superior to others
How did the candidates go to the bathroom?
They used a bucket
Ming Dynasty
China closed off to foreign contact
a ruling class of noble families
aristocracy
which dynasty practised doaism?
Tang
what were confucious' famous quotes about respect and kindness?
"those above should be kind to those below"
and
"those below should show respect to those below"
how long did the exams usually take?
Tang Dynasty
bureaucracy
What does the white side of the Yin Yang symbol represent?
Mansculine
What is Filial Piety?
idea that children should be good to the parents
which dynasty started the civil service exams?
Han
Yuan Dynasty
Mongrol rules (government ruled by foreigners)
rule by officials of proven merit
meritocracy
What kinds of questions were on the Civil Service Exams?
multiple choice questions covering all topics
Han Dynasty