Unit 6 Vocab Ancient China

What is a dynasty?

• A group of philosophers ruling together

• A sequence of rulers from the same family

• A group of aristocrats ruling together

• A sequence of rulers from different families

What is the aristocracy in ancient China?

• Middle class in society

• Lowest class in society

• Class with no social status

• Highest class in society, many are born into this class

What were Oracle bones used for in ancient China?

• As a form of entertainment

• As a form of weapon

• As a form of communication with the Gods

• As a form of currency

What is bronze casting?

• A process used to create silver sculptures

• A process used to create gold sculptures

• A process used to create wooden sculptures

• A process used to create bronze sculptures

What does the Taotie Mask represent?

• A representation of the afterlife

• A representation of evil spirits

• A representation of protection against evil spirits

• A representation of good luck

What is an Emperor?

• A ruler with limited power and rank

• A sovereign ruler with great power and rank

• A ruler with no power and rank

• A family of rulers with absolute power and rank

What is the Mandate of Heaven?

• The belief that Heaven kept order in the universe through the Shang King

• The belief that the Emperor was mightier than God

• The belief that the right to rule was granted by the gods

• The belief that the emperor rules over the kingdom and Heaven

What is the Terracotta Army?

• A massive collection of wooden sculptures representing the army of the first Emperor of China

• A massive collection of bronze sculptures representing the army of the first Emperor of China

• A massive collection of clay sculptures representing the army of the first Emperor of China

• A massive collection of stone sculptures representing the army of the first Emperor of China

What is philosophy?

• A study of human history

• A study of the natural world

• A study of physical fitness

• A study of truths, values, knowledge and the world

What are the ideas and philosophy of Confucianism based on?

• Political beliefs

• Ethical beliefs

• Spiritual beliefs

• Scientific beliefs