Topic 5: Ancient China vocabulary flashcard

Front

What belief stated heaven gave dynasties the right to rule? Options: Confucianism, daoism, Mandate of Heaven, Buddhism

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Mandate of Heaven

Front

What is a set of beliefs about the world and how to live? Options: Confucianism, philosophy, Buddhism, Mandate of Heaven

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philosophy

Front

Who are people assigned to position of government? Options: emperors, dynasty, scribes

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officials

Front

What economic term refers to a single group controlling a product or service?

Back

monopoly

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What is the art of beautiful writing? Options: cursive, manuscript, calligraphy, hieroglyphics

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calligraphy

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What is the therapy created by Han doctors that uses needles to cure illness?

Back

acupuncture

Front

Which Chinese philosophy stresses strong leader and strong legal system to create social order? Options: Confucianism, Buddhism, Daoism, Legalism

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Legalism

Front

What tool created by the Han was used to measure earthquakes?

Back

seismometer

Front

Which term refers to banning ideas that may be dangerous or offensive? Options: Mandate of Heaven, Legalism, Censor, monopoly

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Censor

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What is a set of rules that make things more similar?

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standardize