Chinese Dynasties

Question 1

dynasty

Answer 1

a family of rulers who rule over a country for a long period of time

Question 2

Mandate of Heaven

Answer 2

is an ancient Chinese belief and philosophical idea that heaven granted emperors the right to rule based on their ability to govern well and fairly

Question 3

dynastic cycle

Answer 3

according to this theory, every dynasty goes through a culture cycle

Question 4

filial piety

Answer 4

is a virtue of respect for one’s father, elders, and ancestors

Question 5

bureaucracy

Answer 5

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