Vocabulary
What is a bureaucracy?
a government that allows state officials to to make important decisions rather than elected representatives (the people have less of a say and less power.)
This person ruled the largest mass of land.
Kublai Khan
What are civil service exams?
Exams that only 0.01% people pass to take a position in the Chinese government.
Why was trade stable under the Mongol rule?
Because the Mongols controlled so much land and had so much power that enemies were no match.
Which animal cannot stick out their tongue?
Crocodile
What is a census?
a responsibility of the officials to count the number of people in China. This helped identify people who owed taxes.
This person conquered territory through terror by wiping out and destroying villages.
Genghis Khan
What was the result of the civil service exams?
It created an organized, efficient and stable government of scholars.
What is porcelain?
Made from clay, and baked at high temperatures. A thin form of pottery with careful designs that is used to make dishes, vases etc. This item was traded along with other products.
What was the first food astronauts could eat in space?
Applesauce
What is a barbarian?
an uncivilized people
Empress Wu is known for...
Helping her sons take power after her husband died. Eventually she took over and became the only Empress to ever rule China. She was known for harsh punishments and strengthening the military. She also introduced other women to powerful positions in the Chinese government.
How did Kublai Khan maintain his power? How was he not overthrown?
He appointed Mongol leaders to top jobs in China, while keeping some Chinese officials in power. He utilized soldiers throughout his territory. They were instructed to keep the peace and correct anyone looking to cause trouble.
What is woodblock printing?
a technique of printing text and/or drawings on textiles and later paper.
Which former U.S. President was a wrestling champion?
Abraham Lincoln
What is a steppe?
wide, grassy, plains that stretched from the Black Sea to northern China.
This person explored the marine routes to Africa, Asia and the Middle East. His largest ship was more than five ties larger than Christopher Columbus's ship. He returned to China was zebras, giraffes and other gifts.
Zheng He
Which dynasty rebuilt the Great Wall?
Ming
What was the importance of the Grand Canal?
It allowed the Chinese to transport the surplus of grain from the rivers to feed people in the large cities and their armies in Northern China.
How many Ice Ages has the Earth had?
4
Neo-Confucianism
the ideas of Buddhism, Daoism and Confucius mixed together.
The founder/teacher of Daoism/Taoism is...
Laozi
How did isolationism affect China?
Marine exploration stopped and trade with other countries sharply declined. The Chinese ship building technology eventually became outdated.
Why did some Chinese officials not support the exploration of Zheng He?
They felt the expeditions were too expensive and the occupation was selfish.
Which animals hold hands while they sleep?
Sea Otters