Vocabulary Terms Flashcards
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What is the definition of Civilization?
A complex human society characterized by the development of cities, social classes, and a system of governance.
Civilizations often have a shared culture, language, and economic system.
What is a Dynasty?
A succession of rulers from the same family or line.
Dynasties are often marked by their influence over a particular region or period.
What does Empire refer to?
A large political structure that extends over territories and peoples, often ruled by a single sovereign authority.
Empires can encompass various cultures and govern multiple regions.
Define Cultural Practices.
Activities and rituals that are characteristic of a particular culture, including traditions, customs, and social behaviors.
Cultural practices can vary widely between different societies.
What is meant by Tradition?
The transmission of customs or beliefs from generation to generation.
Traditions can include festivals, rituals, and social norms.
What constitutes a Historical Event?
A significant occurrence in history that has had a lasting impact on societies or cultures.
Historical events can include wars, treaties, and revolutions.
What does Influence refer to in a historical context?
The ability to affect the character, development, or behavior of someone or something.
Influence can be seen in how cultures, leaders, or movements shape societies.
What is a Legacy?
Something handed down from the past, such as traditions, achievements, or property.
Legacies can have cultural, social, or political significance.
Define Societal Values.
The core principles and ideals upon which an entire community exists.
Societal values can dictate behavior, laws, and social norms.
What does Rise and Fall refer to?
The process by which a civilization, dynasty, or empire grows to prominence and then declines.
This concept often includes factors such as economic stability, military strength, and cultural achievements.
What term describes the period of Chinese history marked by significant economic and cultural development during the Tang and Song dynasties?
Golden Age
True or False: The Opium Wars were a series of conflicts between China and Western powers over trade imbalances.
True
Fill in the blank: The ______ dynasty is often referred to as the last imperial dynasty of China.
Qing
What was the primary cause of the fall of the Qing dynasty?
Internal strife, foreign invasion, and economic troubles.
Which event in 1911 marked the end of over two thousand years of imperial rule in China?
The Xinhai Revolution
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a major consequence of the Taiping Rebellion?
Dramatic population decline and weakening of the Qing dynasty.
What was the primary goal of the Hundred Days’ Reform in 1898?
To modernize China and prevent foreign domination.
True or False: The Cultural Revolution was initiated by Mao Zedong to reinforce communist ideology.
True
What movement sought to restore Chinese pride and promote nationalism in the early 20th century?
The May Fourth Movement
Fill in the blank: The ______ was a period of chaos and civil war in China from 1916 to 1949.
Warlord Era
Which ideology was promoted by the Communist Party of China after the establishment of the People’s Republic of China in 1949?
Marxism-Leninism
Multiple Choice: What was one major consequence of the Great Leap Forward?
Famine and millions of deaths.
What was the primary focus of the Open Door Policy established by the United States in China?
To ensure equal trading rights for all nations.
True or False: The Boxer Rebellion aimed to expel foreign influence from China.
True
