what time period are we in? - ANS_1200-1450CE
what dynasty was in power during this time? - ANS_Song Dynasty
why was this period known as the "golden age"? - ANS_this period was known as the golden age
because the country was peaking, and some of the greatest achievements were made, more upward
mobility
Explain the influence of Confucianism on Song China's political system - ANS_The Civil Service Exam,
which could allow people to get good jobs n the bureaucracy, was based on knowledge of Confucian
texts. China's bureaucratic system became a meritocracy and a new social class called the scholar gentry
was created
Imperial Bureaucracy - ANS_A vast organization in which appointed officials carried out the empire's
policies.
ministries - ANS_there were 6 ministries in song china: personnel, rites, war, justice, works, and revenue
examination system - ANS_by scoring well on these exams based on confucian texts, young men could
obtain a highly desired job in the bureaucracy
explain chinas relationship with Korea, Vietnam and Japan - ANS_Korea emulated many aspects of
China's politics and culture, government, writing. Vietnam adapted the Chinese writing system and
architectural styles. Japan emulated Chinese traditions in politics, literature, and art.
what dynasty was in power during this time? - ANS_Song Dynasty
why was this period known as the "golden age"? - ANS_this period was known as the golden age
because the country was peaking, and some of the greatest achievements were made, more upward
mobility
Explain the influence of Confucianism on Song China's political system - ANS_The Civil Service Exam,
which could allow people to get good jobs n the bureaucracy, was based on knowledge of Confucian
texts. China's bureaucratic system became a meritocracy and a new social class called the scholar gentry
was created
Imperial Bureaucracy - ANS_A vast organization in which appointed officials carried out the empire's
policies.
ministries - ANS_there were 6 ministries in song china: personnel, rites, war, justice, works, and revenue
examination system - ANS_by scoring well on these exams based on confucian texts, young men could
obtain a highly desired job in the bureaucracy
explain chinas relationship with Korea, Vietnam and Japan - ANS_Korea emulated many aspects of
China's politics and culture, government, writing. Vietnam adapted the Chinese writing system and
architectural styles. Japan emulated Chinese traditions in politics, literature, and art.
