a powerful family or group of rulers that maintains its position or power for some time

(618-907 CE) The Chinese dynasty who used Confucianism. This dynasty had the equal-field system, a bureaucracy based on merit, and a Confucian education system.

(960-1279 CE) The Chinese dynasty that placed much more emphasis on civil administration, industry, education, and arts other than military.

Great Chinese philosopher. His teachings became the backbone of Chinese and many Asian cultures.The teaching of Confucius is based around ancestor worship, respecting relationships.

a system of employment based on qualifications, test scores, and ability, rather than political loyalties

Mongol ruler, he completed the conquest of China and founded the Yuan dynasty

These mountains separate India from China and are the tallest in the world.

One of the worlds largest deserts, covers part of China and present-day Mongolia.

Philosophy where it is believed order can only be established through strict laws and punishment

Philosophy where it is believed people need to live in balance with nature

Religion that believes humans suffer but the way out is through meditation and following teachings of the Buddha

Longest River in China

Test given to people who wish to work in the government to prove their intellegence

Barrier constructed to keep invaders out of China

These were the rich and powerful people in society who usually held positions of power