Vocabulary
related or ruled by an emperor
what colors are the yin and yang
black and white
Which dynasty made agricultural improvements?
Song dynasty
what is a relationship that Confucianism teaches?
father and son /husband and wife /ruler and / subjects / order/younger sibling.
T/F You were allowed to go back to your house at night during the exams.
False they didn't want anyone cheating so during the exam no one was allowed to enter or leave the rooms.
What is the concept of Daoism?
there is balance in life
Which dynasty invented gunpowder?
Tang dynasty
Which Chinese philosopher taught Confucianism?
Confucius
T/F you were given food and water.
False. You were expected to bring your own supplies to the exam
Dynasty
What does yin represent in the yin and yang?
passivity a tiger earth feminine and darkness
which dynasty closed off China's walls to foreign contact?
Ming dynasty
How old is Confucianism? get within 200 years
over 2,500 years
Aristocrats
Civil service examinations
A test that is given to qualify candidates for positions of the government
What does yang represent in the yin and yang?
yang represents the dragon along with masculinity and the heavens.
Which dynasty was considered the "golden age" for China?
The Han dynasty!
What is the main goal behind Confucianism?
the importance of having a good moral character
What was the purpose of the Civil Service Exams?
Its purpose was to select candidates for the state bureaucracy. It also tested people applying for Civil jobs.
Bureaucracy
A highly complex body of workers with many levels of authority
Who invented Daoism?
Lao Tzu
What 2 groups ruled the Yuan Dynasty?
The Mongolians and the Muslims.
What is filial piety?
it is the attitude of respect.
What was it like to be in a Civil Service Exam?
you were given a piece of paper with something to write with and it would take days to complete the exam.