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UNIT 4;
Pre-Read Chapter 16: Geography and Political Developments of
Imperial China
Essential Question:
Which method of selecting officials led to the best leaders for China?
World History Standards Addressed in this chapter:
WHI.23 Summarize the major reasons for the continuity of Chinese civilization through
the 19th century.
A. the role of kinship and Confucianism in maintaining order and hierarchy
B. the political order established by the various dynasties that ruled China
C. the role of civil servants/scholars in maintaining a stable political and
economic order
Chapter 16 Objectives:
1. Identify and label key geographic features of Asia and China.
2. Describe ways in which geography influenced the history of China.
3. Describe the reunification of China under the Sui dynasty
4. Explain the development of the imperial state and the scholar official class
5. Analyze the influences of Confucianism on the process by which government
officials were selected
6. Identify the changes in Confucian thought during the Song and Mongol periods.
1. Sketch the graphic organizer on the first page of chapter 16 in the space
below, or if you would prefer, write a brief statement that explains what the
graphic organizer shows.
2. Read the introduction, section 16.1. List two topics that most interest you.
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3.
List the headings for each section of the chapter in the space below.
Key Vocabulary Terms. Define the following terms by providing relevant
information from within the chapter. (Include information from the chapter
along with any information you find in the glossary.)
Tip: “cracy” is a Greek suffix or word ending meaning government or rule.
1. Imperial
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2. Dynasty:
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3. aristocracy:
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4. meritocracy:
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5.bureaucracy:
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6. Civil service examination:
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7. The Song Dynasty:
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8. Scholar-Official:
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9.Government by Foreigners:
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10. The Civil Service System:
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11. Han Dynasty:
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12. The Tang Dynasty:
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13. What methods did Imperial China use to select officials? List as many as
you are able to find and include a brief description.
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