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Dynastic China Vocab

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

civil service

a)

A system of hiring and promotion based on the merit principle and the desire to create a nonpartisan government service.

b)

A method of appointing government officials based on political affiliation.

c)

A program designed to reduce government spending and increase efficiency.

d)

A framework for implementing international treaties and agreements.

2.

infrastructure

a)

the basic physical and organizational structures and facilities needed for the operation of a society or enterprise.

b)

a type of software used for managing databases.

c)

a method of transportation involving air travel.

d)

a financial system for managing investments.

3.

Legitimacy

a)

Political authority. The right to rule

b)

A form of government where power is held by a single individual

c)

The ability to influence others without authority

d)

A system of checks and balances in governance

4.

Ethics

a)

the principles of right and wrong that guide an individual in making decisions

b)

a set of rules imposed by society

c)

the study of moral values and rules

d)

a personal belief system that varies from person to person

5.

Dynastic Cycle

a)

term used to describe the rise, fall and replacement of dynasties or empires, in China

b)

a theory that explains the economic growth of China

c)

a political system where power is held by a single ruler

d)

the process of cultural exchange between China and other nations

6.

Dynasty

a)

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

b)

a temporary alliance of states

c)

a type of government led by a single ruler

d)

a system of laws governing a society

7.

filial piety

a)

respect for one's parents

b)

disregard for authority

c)

indifference to family

d)

hostility towards elders

8.

Taoism

a)

A Chinese philosophy in which people live a simple life in harmony with nature.

b)

A belief system that emphasizes strict adherence to rules and regulations.

c)

A religion that promotes the worship of multiple deities and rituals.

d)

A philosophical approach that advocates for the pursuit of wealth and power.

9.

Divine Right

a)

Belief that a ruler's authority comes directly from god.

b)

A political theory that emphasizes the importance of democracy.

c)

The idea that rulers should be elected by the people.

d)

A doctrine that supports the separation of church and state.

10.

oracle

a)

a type of ancient Greek pottery

b)

someone or something that can predict the future

c)

a mythical creature

d)

a form of divination using cards

11.

Mohism

a)

A belief that universal love will end social problems and that partiality is the source of all problems

b)

A philosophy that emphasizes strict adherence to tradition and hierarchy

c)

A doctrine that advocates for individualism over collectivism

d)

A theory that suggests economic inequality is the root of all social issues

12.

Feudalism

a)

A political system where land is owned by the state and distributed to citizens

b)

A political system in which nobles are granted the use of lands that legally belong to a king in return for loyalty and military service

c)

A system of government where power is held by a single ruler without any legal constraints

d)

A form of economic system based on trade and commerce

13.

mandate

a)

an authoritative command, formal order, authorization

b)

a casual suggestion or recommendation

c)

a request for information or clarification

d)

a personal opinion or belief

14.

society

a)

A community of people who share a common culture

b)

A group of individuals living in isolation

c)

A collection of random individuals

d)

A network of businesses and organizations

15.

Mandate of Heaven

a)

the idea that there could be only one legitimate ruler of China at a time, and that this ruler had the blessing of the gods

b)

a belief that the emperor was a direct descendant of the sun god

c)

the concept that rulers must be elected by the people

d)

the notion that the ruler's power is derived from military strength

16.

diversity

a)

similarity

b)

difference, variety; a condition of having many different types of forms

c)

uniformity

d)

monotony

17.

Autocracy

a)

A system of government in which the power to rule is in the hands of a single individual

b)

A government system where power is distributed among multiple leaders

c)

A political system where citizens have the right to vote on all issues

d)

A form of government led by a council of elders

18.

philosophy

a)

the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence, especially when considered as an academic discipline.

b)

a branch of science that deals with the physical world and its phenomena.

c)

the practice of creating art and literature to express human emotions.

d)

a method of analyzing data to draw conclusions about social behavior.

19.

Bureaucracy

a)

a system of government in which most of the important decisions are made by state officials rather than by elected representatives.

b)

a form of government where citizens directly participate in decision-making.

c)

a political system where power is held by a single ruler or a small group of elites.

d)

a system that emphasizes the role of the military in governance.

20.

Legalism

a)

A philosophy that emphasizes individual freedom and personal expression.

b)

A Chinese philosophy that was devoted to strengthen and expand the state through increased agricultural work and military service.

c)

A belief system that promotes harmony and balance in nature.

d)

A doctrine that advocates for the separation of church and state.