Ancient Chinese Dynasties

What is the definition of a dynasty?

• A series of rulers from one family

• A group of powerful warriors

• A system of government with elected officials

• A religious belief system

What were signs a dynasty was losing the Mandate of Heaven?

• Peasant uprisings

• Invasions by foreign troops

• Drought, famine, floods, earthquakes

• All of the above

What were the accomplishments of Emperor Wudi?

• Made Confucianism the official government philosophy

• Expanded the empire through conquest

• Created a test that would determine if someone was fit for a high ranking government position

• All of the above

What types of violence occurred when peasants were not satisfied?

• Rebellion against an unjust ruler

• Peaceful protests

• Negotiations with the government

• Migration to other regions

Who was the founder of Confucianism and what were his goals?

• Confucius, concerned with how people related to one another and proper exercise of political power

• Siddhartha Gautama, concerned with ending suffering and achieving enlightenment

• Emperor Wudi, concerned with expanding the empire through conquest

• Liu Bang, concerned with restoring peace and order

What was Buddha's birth name?

• Mahatma Gandhi

• Liu Bang - Wudi

• Siddhartha Gautama

• Shah Jahan

What are the characteristics of a new dynasty?

• Gains power

• Restores peace and order

• Claims to have Mandate of Heaven

• All of the above

What was the Mandate of Heaven concept?

• A philosophical concept that determines whether an emperor is virtuous

• A religious belief system

• A system of government with elected officials

• A series of rulers from one family

Confucian followers collected his sayings into

• The Torah

• The Analects

• The Vedas

• The Mandate of Heaven

Who started the Han Dynasty and how did he rule?

• Liu Bang, ruled with the help of educated officials and reduced punishments

• Confucius, ruled with a focus on filial piety

• Siddhartha Gautama, ruled with the goal of achieving Nirvana

• Emperor Wudi, made Confucianism the official government philosophy