Ancient China Vocabulary

Acupuncture in ancient China is a practice that involves:

• using needles to stimulate specific points on the body

• herbal medicine treatments

• meditation and breathing exercises

• physical exercise and martial arts

An ancestor is considered to be:

• a descendant

• a relative from the past

• a future generation

• a sibling

An aristocrat is a member of which social class?

• Working class

• Middle class

• Upper class

• Lower class

The term 'barbarian' in ancient China refers to:

• a foreigner or outsider

• a noble or aristocrat

• a scholar or intellectual

• a farmer or peasant

Calligraphy is:

• a type of dance

• a style of handwriting

• a form of painting

• a musical instrument

What does it mean to censor?

• To allow free expression

• To suppress or delete anything considered objectionable

• To promote controversial content

• To ignore offensive material

What is civil service?

• A government job

• A type of military service

• A private sector job

• A volunteer position

Confucianism is a philosophical and ethical system based on the teachings of which ancient Chinese philosopher?

• Laozi

• Sun Tzu

• Confucius

• Mencius

Currency in the context of ancient China is:

• a form of trade using goods and services

• a system of money in general use

• a method of communication

• a type of ancient Chinese writing

The Dao is:

• a philosophical concept in Chinese culture signifying 'the way' or 'the path'.

• a type of martial art practiced in Japan.

• a traditional Korean dish made with fermented vegetables.

• a popular tourist destination in Thailand.