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The Political Development of Imperial China

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Dynasty   A line of rulers from the same family.  
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Government by foreigners   A government in which people from another country is in charge of the country.  
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Bureaucracy   A body of workers/leaders in a government with different levels of authority.  
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Mandate of Heaven   According to Chinese beliefs, Heaven selected an emperor to rule China. Natural disasters are signs that an emperor and his dynasty has lost Heaven's blessing.  
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Meritocracy   Rule by officials of proven merit, or skill.  
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Kublai Khan   The first Mongol emperor of China. Established the Yuan dynasty.  
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Civil Service Exams   A test given to qualify candidates for positions in the government.  
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Aristocracy   Rule by wealthy landowners.  
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Dynasty   A family of rulers.  
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Scholar-officials   Men that prove they have skill and ability by passing the civil service exam, and are given a position in the government.  
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Confucius   A famous Chinese philosopher that believed that anyone with the ability and knowledge should have a position in government.  
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Autocracy   A form of government with a single unelected leader.  
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Oligarchy   A form of government with a group of unelected leaders.  
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Republic   A form of government with an elected leader that makes the decisions for the voters. Also known as an indirect democracy.  
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Democracy   A form of government where the voters make all the decisions. Also known as a direct democracy.  
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