Unit 2 Vocab. (Short-er quiz)

What is a bureaucrat?

• A member of the military

• A government official

• A religious leader

• A business executive

What was the purpose of the Civil Service Exam in ancient China?

• To select political leaders

• To choose military generals

• To appoint government officials based on merit

• To determine religious leaders

Confucianism emphasizes the importance of which of the following?

• Individualism

• Family and social harmony

• Economic prosperity

• Military conquest

A democratic government is characterized by:

• Citizen participation in decision-making

• Rule inherited through family lines

• Rule by a single individual

• Military rule

What is a dynasty?

• A type of government based on elected officials

• A system of trade routes

• A period of rule by a single family

• A religious movement

Feudalism is best described as:

• A system where power is centralized

• A political system with elected leaders

• A system of international trade

• A social system where land is exchanged for service and protection

Imperialism involves:

• The spread of democracy

• A nation extending its power by acquiring territories

• A focus on internal affairs

• The practice of isolationism

Isolationism refers to:

• A policy of conquering other nations

• A policy of avoiding political or military involvement with other countries

• A system of economic alliances

• A form of government with centralized power

The Mandate of Heaven is a concept that:

• Only applies to European monarchies

• Focuses on democratic principles

• Emphasizes the importance of military power

• Justifies the rule of the emperor as divinely ordained

The Silk Road was significant because:

• It was a major sea route

• It facilitated trade between Europe and Asia

• It was a religious pilgrimage path

• It was a route for military invasions