PREAP EAST ASIA TEST STUDY

Dynastic Cycle

• A historical pattern of the rise, decline, and replacement of dynasties in China.

• A method of selecting leaders in modern China.

• A cycle of economic growth and recession in China.

• A series of military conflicts between dynasties in China.

Silk Road

• A network of trade routes connecting China with the Mediterranean, facilitating cultural and economic exchange.

• A famous ancient road used for military purposes in Europe.

• A modern highway connecting major cities in Asia.

• A series of maritime routes used for trade between Africa and Asia.

Chinese Dynasties - Zhou - Qin - Han

• Major dynasties in Chinese history known for their contributions to Chinese culture and governance.

• Minor dynasties that had little impact on Chinese culture.

• Dynasties that were primarily known for their military conquests.

• Dynasties that ruled only in the southern regions of China.

Cultural Revolution

• A socio-political movement in China from 1966 to 1976, initiated by Mao Zedong to preserve communist ideology.

• A cultural festival celebrated in China every spring.

• A political campaign to promote capitalism in China during the 1980s.

• A movement to reform education in China during the 1950s.

Mao Zedong

• The founding father of the People's Republic of China and leader of the Chinese Communist Party.

• A famous Chinese philosopher known for his teachings on Confucianism.

• The last emperor of China who ruled during the Qing dynasty.

• A prominent Chinese general during World War II.

Shi Huangdi

• The first Emperor of China, founder of the Qin dynasty, known for unifying China.

• A famous philosopher known for his teachings on ethics and governance.

• A military leader who expanded the territory of China through conquest.

• A legendary figure in Chinese mythology who is said to have created the world.

Mandate of Heaven

• A political theory that emphasizes democracy

• The divine right to rule in China, believed to be granted by the heavens.

• A philosophy advocating for the separation of church and state

• A military strategy used in ancient China

Confucianism

• A religion focused on worshiping ancestors and deities.

• A philosophy based on the teachings of Confucius, emphasizing morality, family loyalty, and respect for elders.

• A political system that promotes democracy and individual rights.

• A scientific approach to understanding human behavior.

Spheres of Influence

• Regions where a country has exclusive rights over mines, railroads, and trade.

• Areas where multiple countries share trade rights.

• Regions controlled by international organizations for trade purposes.

• Territories where no country has any rights.

Four Modernizations

• Goals set by Deng Xiaoping to strengthen the fields of agriculture, industry, national defense, and science and technology in China.

• A set of economic reforms aimed at increasing foreign investment in China.

• A military strategy to enhance China's defense capabilities against foreign threats.

• An educational initiative to improve literacy rates in rural areas of China.