History vocab

Question 1

A ruling class of noble families.

Answer 1

Aristocracy

Question 2

A test given to qualify candidates for positions in the government.

Answer 2

Civil Service Examinations

Question 3

Rule by officials of proven merit.

Answer 3

Meritocracy

Question 4

A dynasty known for economic development.

Answer 4

Song Dynasty

Question 5

Heaven supported a certain dynasty to watch over.

Answer 5

Mandate of Heaven

Question 6

Foreigners who traded.

Answer 6

Mongols

Question 7

A highly organized body of workers with many levels of authority.

Answer 7

Bureaucracy

Question 8

The emperor of China.

Answer 8

Kublai Khan

Question 9

A military leader operating outside the control of the government.

Answer 9

Warlord

Question 10

Opened up to foreigners.

Answer 10

Ming Dynasty

Question 11

Had economic growth and many inventions.

Answer 11

Tang Dynasty

Question 12

The growth of cities.

Answer 12

Urbanization

Question 13

A type of storm with violent winds.

Answer 13

Typhoons

Question 14

A farm tool used to break up and even out plowed ground.

Answer 14

Harrow

Question 15

A pump with containers attached to a loop of chain to lift water and carry it where it is wanted.

Answer 15

Chain Pump

Question 16

A field where rice gets grown.

Answer 16

Paddies

Question 17

A long boat with a flat bottom

Answer 17

Barge

Question 18

The form of money used in a country.

Answer 18

Currency

Question 19

A small coastal ship often used for cargo, pleasure boats or houseboat and was used by merchants.

Answer 19

Junk