Vocabulary
Related or ruled by an emperor
Imperial China
What symbol represents Daoism?
Yin & Yang
Han
Age of expansions and prosperity, Zhao Bao wrote her books
Were candidates searched? True or False?
True
Confucius believed that all man had the potential to be perfect. True or False
True
A test given to qualify candidates for positions in the government
What creatures represent Yin & Yang?
White tiger with black stripes and a green dragon
Song
Agricultural improvements
Around how long did it take to finish the exam?
Days
Who created the teachings of confucianism?
A Chinese philosopher named Confucius
A line of rulers descended from one family
Dynasty
What gender is Yang? What gender is Yin?
What are the forces of Yin and Yang?
Yin:Female; peaceful,rest Yang:Male;strength, power
Yuan
Mongol rules(government ruled by foreigners)
Stress
What idea was Confucius against?
Confucius was against the idea that some men were born superior to others.
Rule by officials or proven merit
Meritocracy
Who taught Daoism?
Lao Tzu
Tang
Gunpowder invented, China became more liberal and open to different ideas and way of dress
What did candidates have in the testing room?
Paper and something to write with. Also, a bucket to go to the bathroom
What were the 5 relationships that Confucianism talks about?
Ruler to Subject - Father to Son - Older Sibling to Younger Sibling - Husband to Wife - Friend to Friend
A highly complex body of workers with many levels of authority
Bureaucracy
What is the main idea of Daoism?
Daoism teaches you how to understand life
Ming
China close off to foreign contact and Zheng He expeditions brought tributaries
Why was the exam unbalanced towards the upper class?
The upper class had more time to study and also access to the best tutors. The lower class had to take care of their family.
What is Filial Piety?
The idea that children should be good to their parents or elders