Ch 10 China Key Terms

Ch 10 China key terms

1. Tang Taizong- Military leader who founded the Tang Dynasty, reunited china, and brought stable government back to china

2. bureaucracy- System of government with many departments and bureaus, all headed by appointed officials.

3. Empress Wu- The only female in Chinese history who worked to raise the position of women.

4. Chang’an- The thriving cultural and commercial capital of China during Tang dynasty with population of about 2 million.

5. Song Dynasty- Family who ruled China after the Tang from 960-1279 A.D. They focused on good government, the Chinese heartland, and southern China.

6. scholar officials- The class of highly educated civil servants who entered government only after passing special examinations.

7. civil service examinations- Tough government held exams given to people who wanted to bec0ome officials of the government.

8. merit system- The process of hiring and promoting people based on talent and skills, rather than on wealth or social status.

9. urbanization- The growth of cities which usually results form economic growth.

10.Daoism: Chinese philosophy and religion that was based on the following of the way of nature. Dao = “the way”

11. Buddhism: religion based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, teaches that people should give up desire and seek enlightenment

12.Confucianism:teachings about ethics and morals by Confucius, Chinese philosopher, who also taught about the respect of social order

13.Neo-Confucianism: new form of Confucianism, influenced by Buddhism and Daoism, that stressed self-improvement and education

14.Emperor Wuzong: Daoist leader that led a violent persecution of Buddhists

Ch 10 China key terms