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What does the word "imperial" mean? |
ruled by an emporer |
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What is an aristocracy? |
the highest class in a government |
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How did administrators choose people for government officials? |
During the Han dynasty, candidates for government jobs had to prove their knowledge and ability by passing strict tests. Other emporers like Han Wu Di chose officials based on their merit, or worth. |
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What is meritocracy? |
a system ruled by officials of proven merits. |
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Who took over China in the 13th century? |
Nomadic people called Mongols. |
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How did the Mongols choose government officials? |
They chose close relatives, friends, or trusted people to rule the government. |
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Who was Prince Zheng? |
He was the head of the state of the Qin, and became the first Chinese ruler to claim the title of emperor. He took the name Qin Shihuangdi, which means "First Emporer of Qin". |
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What is a dynasty? |
a line of rulers from the same family. |
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What is the Mandate of Heaven? |
According to this idea, Heaven chose a particular dynasty to rule. Chinese rulers based their right to govern on the mandate of heaven. |
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What is a warlord? |
a military leader operating the control of a government. |
