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What defines a 'dynasty'?
What defines a 'dynasty'?
- A line of rulers chosen by religious leaders
- A line of rulers elected by the people
- A line of rulers appointed by foreign powers
- A line of rulers that descended from one family (correct)
What is the Mandate of Heaven?
What is the Mandate of Heaven?
- A system where rulers are chosen by neighboring countries
- A tradition where rulers are appointed by religious authorities
- A concept where rulers are elected by the people
- A belief that a ruler is in power by divine approval and can lose it if corrupt (correct)
Which dynasty trusted the aristocracy the most?
Which dynasty trusted the aristocracy the most?
- Qin Dynasty
- Tang Dynasty (correct)
- Song Dynasty
- Yuan Dynasty
What was the process of becoming a scholar-official?
What was the process of becoming a scholar-official?
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Who was the first Emperor under the Yuan dynasty?
Who was the first Emperor under the Yuan dynasty?
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During which dynasty were people of lower class able to attend state schools and participate in the imperial tests?
During which dynasty were people of lower class able to attend state schools and participate in the imperial tests?
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Which dynasty trusted foreigners the most, due to their own foreign origins?
Which dynasty trusted foreigners the most, due to their own foreign origins?
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Under which dynasty were aristocrats the primary group to undergo tests for ranking?
Under which dynasty were aristocrats the primary group to undergo tests for ranking?
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Who were the works of the scholar-officials primarily based on?
Who were the works of the scholar-officials primarily based on?
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Who was the first Emperor under the Tang Dynasty?
Who was the first Emperor under the Tang Dynasty?
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