Vocabulary
A line of rulers descending from one family
dynasty
Who created Daoism?
Lao Tzu
How long were the civil service exams?
days or even weeks
Who was the person to teach Confucianism?
Confucius ( Kong Zi )
In what dynasty was there an age of prosperity and expansion
The Han Dynasty
A test given to qualify candidates for government positions
Civil service examinations
What are some aspects of Yin?
Answers may include: Inward, calm, rest
TRUE or FALSE: people were searched before taking the exam
TRUE
Name one of the 5 major relationships in filial Piety
Father to son, Husband to wife, Older to younger sibling, Ruler to subject and Friend to Friend
In which dynasty did they make agricultural improvements
The Song Dynasty
Define aristocracy
a ruling class of noble families
Yin & Yang
TRUE or FALSE people studied for the exam for years before taking the exam.
TRUE
Name one thing Confucius believed in
He believed all me hard the potential to be perfect and was against the thought that some men were always superior to another.
Which dynasty had Mongol rulers and foreign governors?
The Yuan Dynasty
Define Bureaucracy
A highly complex body of workers with many levels of authority
What are some beliefs in Daoism?
( Any of the below ) Not having material possessions, Compassion towards nature, And showing Compassion towards in general
What objects were in the testing room?
A bucket, pen or pencil, paper and ink
What is one belief in Confucianism?
( Answers might include ) Respecting those considered high up than you, demonstrations of loyalty and trustworthiness, ect
What happened in the Tang dynasty?
Gunpowder was invented, China became more liberal and open to different ideas
Define meritocracy
Ruled by officials who have proven their worth
What are all the elements associated with Yin&Yang?
Fire, water, wood, metal, and earth
What were the exams questions about?
Legal matters, Daoism, Confucianism, writing and poetry
Describe Filial Piety
An idea that ( Ex:Subjects ) show respect to ( Ex:Ruler ) And the ( Ex:Ruler ) showing kindness to the ( Ex:Subjects )
What happened in the Ming dynasty?
China closed off foreign contact and sent Zheng He on expeditions to bring tributaries