What is Confucianism?

A philosophy based on the teachings of philosopher Confucius

What is a patriarchy?

A society in which men have more power than women

Which statement best reflects a core belief of Confucianism?

A person should strive to fulfill their social roles and obligations

What does the term Social Structures mean?

the way people are organized into different groups in a society

What does the word Frugality mean?

The practice of being careful with money and resources to avoid waste

One major difference between Confucianism and Legalism is that

Confucianism-moral behavior, Legalism- strict laws and harsh punishments

Which of the following was a key technological advancement during the Song Dynasty?

The development of moveable type printing

What is cultural diffusion?

Spread of beliefs, customs, and technologies from one society to another.

Which of the following historical developments most directly reflects the influence of Confucian values?

The practice of ancestor veneration and respect for tradition

What is the Mandate of Heaven?

Rulers given power by heaven but they could lose it if they governed unjust

The Song Dynasty is known for its innovation in which of the following areas?

The invention of gunpowder and advances in naval technology

What is filial piety?

Respect & honor to one's elders

What does the word virtue mean?

A quality of being morally good or righteous

What does the word Stability mean?

the quality of being strong, steady, & unchanging

The impact of Confucianism on Chinese government can best be seen in

the implementation of a civil service exam system

How did the Song Dynasty end?

The Mongols defeated the Song and established the Yuan Dynasty

How did the Tang Dynasty end?

A combination of internal rebellion & military weakness led to its collapse

What are the two major aspects of Confucianism?

Social order through proper relationships and moral virtue

What does the word Political mean?

Of or relating to a government or the conduct of government

What was one of the core beliefs of Confucianism regarding the relationship between the ruler and the people?

Rulers must be an example & must be followed with loyalty and respect

A philosophy the focuses on severe punishments for breaking laws

What was a significant achievement during Taizong's reign?

Establishing merit-based civil service

Confucianism highly influenced ancient Chinese society because

It provided a foundation for social order in ancient China

What was the main purpose of the Tang dynasty's military campaigns?

To expand territory & influence

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3.1 Review Tang & Song & Week 1 Vocab

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What is Confucianism?
A philosophy the focuses on severe punishments for breaking laws
belief that encourages people to abandon societal roles.
A philosophy based on the teachings of philosopher Confucius
A religion that worships Confucius as a god and requires religious rituals
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Which philosophy did Tang and Song Dynasties integrate into their government to ensure a well-educated government?
Confucianism
Buddhism
Legalism
Daoism
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What is a patriarchy?
Society where political power is equal among all genders
A society in which women have more power than men.
A society based on the rule of a monarch who gets the throne by birthright.
A society in which men have more power than women
4
Which statement best reflects a core belief of Confucianism?
A person should strive to fulfill their social roles and obligations
The goal of life is to end suffering through meditation and self-denial
Human nature is naturally evil & must be controlled through harsh laws
The caste system determines an individual's place in society
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What does the term Social Structures mean?
The process by which a society creates laws and enforces them
The physical buildings that support a society
the way people are organized into different groups in a society
The beliefs and values that a society holds about religion and spirituality
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What does the word Frugality mean?
The tendency to spend money excessively on luxury items.
The belief in economic equality and the redistribution of wealth
The act of borrowing money without any intention of repaying it
The practice of being careful with money and resources to avoid waste
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One major difference between Confucianism and Legalism is that
Confucianism-moral behavior, Legalism- strict laws and harsh punishments
Confucianism promoted war, while Legalism emphasized diplomacy
Confucianism was created by Taizong & Legalism was created by Confucius
Confucianism shunned education, while Legalism supported scholarly learning
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Which of the following was a key technological advancement during the Song Dynasty?
The construction of the Great Wall of China
The creation of paint and literature
The creation of iron and steel to use as weapons
The development of moveable type printing
9
What is cultural diffusion?
Spread of beliefs, customs, and technologies from one society to another.
The forced removal of people from their homeland due to war
Complete isolation of a civilization from outside influences.
Creation of a single culture that eliminates all regional differences
10
Which of the following historical developments most directly reflects the influence of Confucian values?
The practice of ancestor veneration and respect for tradition
The rise of maritime exploration under the Ming Dynasty
The use of the Silk Road for economic exchange
The establishment of Buddhism as the dominant Chinese religion
11
What is the Mandate of Heaven?
belief that rulers were given power by heaven and could not be taken away.
Rulers given power by heaven but they could lose it if they governed unjust
idea that rulers were chosen based on their family lineage alone.
Government where people directly choose their rulers in ancient China
12
The Song Dynasty is known for its innovation in which of the following areas?
The introduction of feudalism as a political system
The development of steam-powered machinery
The rejection of Confucian principles in governance
The invention of gunpowder and advances in naval technology
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What is filial piety?
Respect & honor to only the emperor
Respect & honor to one's elders
Respect & honor to Chinese society & culture
Respect & honor to Confucius
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What does the word virtue mean?
A quality of being morally good or righteous
A system of laws that governs the behavior of citizens
A method of obtaining wealth through trade and conquest.
A form of government where leaders are elected by the people
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What does the word Stability mean?
the quality of being strong, steady, & unchanging
A temporary situation that leads to frequent shifts in power.
the quality of not being strong, steady, & unchanging
A period of rapid transformation and chaos within a society.
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The impact of Confucianism on Chinese government can best be seen in
the development of a powerful military aristocracy
the implementation of a civil service exam system
the encouragement of Buddhist monastic life
the abolition of social class distinctions
17
How did the Song Dynasty end?
Internal conflict resulted into northern and southern kingdoms that lasted
The Song voluntarily gave up their dynasty in favor of the Ming Dynasty
The Mongols defeated the Song and established the Yuan Dynasty
A massive peasant rebellion overthrew the emperor and replaced the dynasty
18
How did the Tang Dynasty end?
The Mongols invaded and conquered the Tang, establishing the Yuan Dynasty
The Tang rulers voluntarily stepped down to make way for the Song Dynasty
A combination of internal rebellion & military weakness led to its collapse
The dynasty was overthrown in a swift rebellion led by Confucian scholars
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What was a major cultural influence on the Tang dynasty from the West?
Greek philosophy
Egyptian art
Indian Buddhism
Roman law
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What are the two major aspects of Confucianism?
The worship of gods and rituals to achieve salvation
The belief in reincarnation and the pursuit of enlightenment
Social order through proper relationships and moral virtue
Strict laws and harsh punishments to maintain authority
21
What does the word Political mean?
To develop something over time
social theory that prioritizes the group over the individual
Of or relating to a government or the conduct of government
A person who supports or believes the principles of communism
22
What was a major focus of civil service exams during the Tang and Song Dynasties?
Agriculture
Confucianism
Buddhism
Economics
23
What specifically caused the Song Dynasty's population to increase?
Increased trade
Having a highly educated government
Food surpluses
Expansion of the nation through conquests
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What was one of the core beliefs of Confucianism regarding the relationship between the ruler and the people?
The ruler should be elected by the people and serve for a limited term
The ruler must be feared and respected by the people
The ruler should rule with absolute authority and impose harsh laws
Rulers must be an example & must be followed with loyalty and respect
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Which emperor founded the Tang Dynasty?
Gaozu
Xuanzong
Taizong
Qin Shi Huang
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What is Legalism
A political theory that stresses the importance of freedom in society
A philosophy based on the teachings of Qin Shi Huang
Religious belief that emphasizes spiritual enlightenmnt
A philosophy the focuses on severe punishments for breaking laws
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What is the correct order of the Confucian Hierarchy?
Emperor, men, children, women
Elders, men, children, women
Emperor, men, women, children
Women, men, children, emperor
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What was a significant achievement during Taizong's reign?
Building the Great Wall of China
Establishing merit-based civil service
Inventing Gunpowder
Constructing the Forbidden City
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Confucianism highly influenced ancient Chinese society because
Create a system where everyone was treated equally and with respect
It strengthened the military making China the strongest civilization
It created unquestioned loyalty to the emperor no matter what, good or bad
It provided a foundation for social order in ancient China
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What was the main purpose of the Tang dynasty's military campaigns?
To spread Buddhism
To defend against the Mongols
To conquer Japan
To expand territory & influence

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