Global Studies: Vocabulary

Question 1

Mandate of Heaven

Answer 1

The thought that heaven gave the right and power for a leader to rule, earthquakes are signs that the ruler is currupt.

Question 2

Filial Piety

Answer 2

The treatment of elders with respect and kindness.

Question 3

Commercial Revolution

Answer 3

The period of time when the economy changed from a barter system to a money system.

Question 4

Civil service exam

Answer 4

An exam that if passed offered the opportunity to move up classes and participate in a government job.

Question 5

Neo-Confucianism

Answer 5

The religion that increased influence after Confucianism, took inspo from other religions.

Question 6

Political Geography

Answer 6

borders or terretorys

Question 7

Physical Geography

Answer 7

physical characteristics of a region

Question 8

Dynasty

Answer 8

The period of time when a line of a family rules china.

Question 9

Emperor

Answer 9

The highest power given to the ruler of a region or nation.

Question 10

Bureaucracy

Answer 10

Government ruled by appointed officials.

Question 11

Diffusion

Answer 11

The spread of an idea over a long period of time.

Question 12

Social Structure

Answer 12

Different classes that are treated different based on economic or religous, etc.

Question 13

Tributary

Answer 13

Relations between china and its other trading friends.