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Dynasties
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Periods ruled by ruling families.
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Aristocracy
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Relying on the wealthy landowners
to chose government.
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Meritocracy
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Meritocracy ruled by officials of proven merit.
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Mandate of Heaven
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Heaven chose a particular dynasty to rule.
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Bureaucracy
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A highly organized body of workers with many levels of authority.
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Warlord
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A military leader operating outside the control of the government.
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Civil Service Examinations
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A test given to qualify candidates for positions in the government.
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Confucius
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China’s great philosopher and teacher.
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Four Books
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The basis of study for all civil service exams.
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Kublai Khan
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The Mongol leader, took the title of emperor of China.
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illiterate
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Someone who is unable to read and write.
