Understanding Ancient Chinese Concepts

What is the term used to describe a system of government where officials are appointed based on merit and qualifications?

• Aristocracy

• Bureaucracy

• Dynasty

• Hereditary

Which philosophy emphasizes the importance of family respect and honoring one's parents and ancestors?

• Legalism

• Confucianism

• Dao/Tao

• Filial Piety

What is the term for a series of rulers from the same family line?

• Dynasty

• Aristocrats

• Warlords

• Bureaucracy

Which term refers to the belief that a ruler's authority comes from a divine source?

• Legalism

• Mandate of Heaven

• Confucianism

• Ideograms

What is the term for a symbol that represents an idea or concept, rather than a specific word or phrase?

• Pictographs

• Ideograms

• Dao/Tao

• Ancestors

Which philosophy is known for its strict laws and harsh punishments to maintain order in society?

• Confucianism

• Legalism

• Dao/Tao

• Filial Piety

What is the term for a person who is a member of the highest social class, often with inherited titles or privileges?

• Warlords

• Aristocrats

• Bureaucracy

• Hereditary

Which term describes a form of writing that uses pictures to represent words or sounds?

• Ideograms

• Pictographs

• Confucianism

• Dynasty

What is the term for leaders who control regions through military power and personal loyalty?

• Warlords

• Aristocrats

• Bureaucracy

• Ancestors

Which philosophy focuses on living in harmony with the natural order and emphasizes simplicity and humility?

• Confucianism

• Legalism

• Dao/Tao

• Filial Piety