Fill in the blanks with the correct terms. Each term is used once: (5 points)

Question

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

Answer 1

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.