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Unit 2 Vocab. (Short-er quiz)

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is a bureaucrat?

a)

A member of the military

b)

A government official

c)

A religious leader

d)

A business executive

2.

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

a)

To select political leaders

b)

To choose military generals

c)

To appoint government officials based on merit

d)

To determine religious leaders

3.

Confucianism emphasizes the importance of which of the following?

a)

Individualism

b)

Family and social harmony

c)

Economic prosperity

d)

Military conquest

4.

A democratic government is characterized by:

a)

Citizen participation in decision-making

b)

Rule inherited through family lines

c)

Rule by a single individual

d)

Military rule

5.

What is a dynasty?

a)

A type of government based on elected officials

b)

A system of trade routes

c)

A period of rule by a single family

d)

A religious movement

6.

Feudalism is best described as:

a)

A system where power is centralized

b)

A political system with elected leaders

c)

A system of international trade

d)

A social system where land is exchanged for service and protection

7.

Imperialism involves:

a)

The spread of democracy

b)

A nation extending its power by acquiring territories

c)

A focus on internal affairs

d)

The practice of isolationism

8.

Isolationism refers to:

a)

A policy of conquering other nations

b)

A policy of avoiding political or military involvement with other countries

c)

A system of economic alliances

d)

A form of government with centralized power

9.

The Mandate of Heaven is a concept that:

a)

Only applies to European monarchies

b)

Focuses on democratic principles

c)

Emphasizes the importance of military power

d)

Justifies the rule of the emperor as divinely ordained

10.

The Silk Road was significant because:

a)

It was a major sea route

b)

It facilitated trade between Europe and Asia

c)

It was a religious pilgrimage path

d)

It was a route for military invasions

11.

Taoism is a philosophy that emphasizes:

a)

Strict social order and government control

b)

Harmony with nature and simple living

c)

Military strength and expansion

d)

Economic wealth and trade

12.

A tributary state is one that:

a)

Pays tribute to a more powerful state

b)

Requires tribute from others

c)

Is completely independent

d)

Is engaged in constant warfare