Question

Fill in the blanks with the correct terms. Each term is used once: (5 points)
is a family that rules a nation from generation to generation. Dynasties in China ruled by the
which stated that the leader was chosen by heaven to rule.
Legalism is a
' based on qualifications instead of birth.
is an example of
respect of children to parents and citizens to rulers.
:: Filial piety
:: Confucianism's
:: Mandate of Heaven :: merit based system :: dynasty

Answers

GPT-4o mini
1. **Dynasty** is a family that rules a nation from generation to generation. Dynasties in China ruled by the **Mandate of Heaven**, which stated that the leader was chosen by heaven to rule.

2. **Legalism** is a **merit-based system** based on qualifications instead of birth.

3. **Filial piety** is an example of **Confucianism's** respect of children to parents and citizens to rulers.