Vocabulary
belonging or related to an emperor
imperial
what symbol is often used in Daoism to represent harmony and balance
Yin-Yang Symbol
Who is the Chinese philosopher who taught Confucianism?
Confucius
this dynasty was ruled by Mongols
Yuan
identify questions that were on the civil service exams
a ruling class of noble families
aristocracy
the characteristics of calm and rest is associated with which symbol in Daoism
Yin
identify one of the relationships that Confucius taught should "respect and be kind" to one another
ruler - subject
husband -wife
older sibling - younger sibling
father - son
Which dynasty closed themselves off to foreign contact
Ming Dynasty
describe the testing conditions of the civil service exams
candidates were place in a small room, with paper, ink, pencil, and bucket
a test given to qualify candidates for government positions
civil service exams
what are the characteristics of Yang
masculine, vivacious, outward
True or False? The Civil Service Exams had questions about Confucianism
True
which dynasty was known for their agricultural improvements
Song Dynasty
True or False? Candidates were searched before entering a room to take the exam.
True
a line of rulers descending from one family
dynasty
identify the Chinese teacher who taught Daoism
Lao Tzu
what was the main goal behind the teachings of Confucianism?
to establish a society where people respect each other and their ruler (emperor)
In the _________dynasty Zheng He travelled the world and brought back to China many gifts
Ming
What is the name of the englishman who wrote in his journals what he observed about the Civil Service Exams in China?
John Barrow
a highly complex body of workers with many levels of authority
bureaucracy
what does "The Dao" translate to in English
"The Way" or "The Path"
what is filial piety?
the virtue of showing proper love and respect for one's parents, elders, and ancestors
In which dynasty did Zhao Ban write her books about how women should behave in society (social etiquette)
Han Dynasty
In which dynasty did they begin using civil service exams?
Han