Lesson 10.4 Political Development of China

What is a Dynasty?

• A line of rulers from a family that passes control from one generation to the next

• A system of government led by elected officials.

• A group of military leaders who rule simultaneously.

• A society organized around communal farming practices.

Using slide 2, how many dynasties ruled China?

• 10

• 9

• 11

• 12

Based on your definition of Dynasty, were Chinese Dynasties DEMOCRATIC or NON-DEMOCRATIC?

• NON-DEMOCRATIC
• ANARCHIC
• COMPLETELY DEMOCRATIC
• PARTIALLY DEMOCRATIC

which type of political system could be used to describe China's Dynastic governments?

• Absolute Monarchy

• Parliamentary System

• Federal Republic

• One-Party System

Identify 3 of the choices that are consider achievements from the Chinese Dynasties.

• Paper and Gunpowder

• Great Wall of China

• Written Language and Agriculture

• Civil Service Exams

Using slide 5, what is the Mandate of Heaven?

• Belief that emperors were chosen by the gods

• Concept that the emperor's rule is based on divine approval but is earned through virtuous actions

• Philosophy where leadership is viewed as a right of birth rather than divine selection

• Idea that political authority is contingent upon proving one's moral worth

7. Using slide 6, state how Confucius' 'Mandate of Heaven' affect the emperors.

• It legitimized their rule.

• It undermined their power.

• It provided military strength only.

• It was irrelevant to their power.

8. Being treated in these political actions with common theme is Colonization of China by European Countries?

• True

• False

9. Using slide 8, state how European colonization and other issues helped to bring an end to Chinese Dynasties.

• They undermined traditional power structures and disrupted the economy, leading to the collapse of the dynasties.

• They strengthened the internal structures, making the dynasties more resilient.

• They had no impact on the fate of the dynasties.

• They completely replaced Chinese culture with European traditions.

Using slide 8, was China ever fully colonized by ONE European power?

• No

• Yes

• Insufficient data

• Only partially colonized