Vocabulary
A line of rulers descended from one family.
Dynasty
Associated with daoism
Yin and Yang
What monk traveled to India and brought back thousands of scriptures?
Monk Xuan Zang
What were 5 main dynasties of china?
The Han, Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming dynasty's
What were candidates allowed in the room they took the exam in?
They were allowed paper and something to write with
Belonging or related to an emperor
Imperial
Two colors in Yin and Yang
Black and white
What did confucianism come from?
Confucianism came from the a well known chinese philosopher and teacher named confucius.
Song dynasties biggest achivment
Agriculture
Candidates were given a _______ to go to the bathroom
Bucket
A highly complex body of workers with many levels of authority
Bureaucracy
The two animals representing Yin and Yang?
A dragon and a white tiger
Confucius was against the idea that some people were born superior to others.
In which dynasty was there a golden age?
Candidates were _______ before they could enter the room
Searched
A test given to qualify candidates for positions in the government.
Civil service examinations
Yin and Yang ______ each other
Balance
What did Confucius believe?
Confucius believed that "all men had the potential to be perfect"
Name 2 developments of the Ming dynasty
Gunpowder invented, China became more liberal and open to new ideas and ways of dress
You were required to take test ________ schools in order to take the tests.
Preparation
A ruling class of noble families
Aristocracy
Daoism is the teachings of______
Lao Tzu
What does "Filial Piety" mean?
Filial Piety is the idea that children should be good to their parents.
What happened during the Ming dynasty?
During the Ming dynasty, China closed of foreign contact and Zheng He expeditions brought tributes.
About how many hours did the Civil service exams take?
24-72