vocabulary
What is the definition of Imperial?
belonging or related to an emperor
what symbol is often used in Daoism to represent harmony and balance?
Yin and Yang
What other name is confucius known by?
Knog Li
The exams took days to complete.
True or false
True
What was the first imperial dynasty?
The Qin dynasty
What is the definition of civil service examinations
A test given to qualify candidates for government jobs
feminine
Who is the chinese philosopher who taught confucianism?
Confucius
Where were people placed to take the exams?
They were placed at every level of the Chinese administrative hierarchy.
What was the strongest dynasty in china?
The Tang dynasty
What is the definition of dynasty?
A line of rulers descended from one family
Identify the chinese teacher who taught Daoism
Lao Tzu
What is confucianism?
An ancient Chinese belief system, which focuses on the importance of personal ethics and morality.
Why were candidates searched?
So they could see if they were cheating
How many dynasties are there in total?
13
What is the definition for Aristocracy?
A ruling class of noble families who lead the government.
What did daoism teach?
balance in the Yin and Yang symbol.
What did Confucius believe?
Confucius believed in ancestor worship and human-centered virtues for living a peaceful life.
People with more money were more likely to pass the test.
True or False
True
What are top 5 dynasties?
Han, Yuan, shang, Ming, and Zhou
What is the definition of bureaucracy?
A highly complex body of workers with many levels of authority
What are the 5 elements of daoism?
Fire, wood, water, metal and earth
What is filial piety?
The virtue of exhibiting the proper love and respect for one's parents, elders, and ancestors
What was the purpose of the exams?
To prove applicants have the appropriate skills and are eligible for a specific position.
Witch dynasty lasted 400 years?
The Han dynasty