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The Challenges of Imperial Rule

Explore the challenges of ruling Imperial China with the choice between aristocracy, where wealth dictates power, and meritocracy, where qualifications determine governance. Discover how the civil service shaped leadership and debate the merits of nepotism in the Emperor's court.

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The Challenges of Imperial Rule

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  1. The Challenges of Imperial Rule What form of government would be best to govern the vast territory of Imperial China?

  2. Aristocracy • A form of government in which the wealthy have the power and rule.

  3. Meritocracy • A form of government in which qualified people are chosen to help rule. • In China you took a civil service to prove your qualifications

  4. Nepotistic • A form of government in which family members are given positions of power to help rule.

  5. Emperor’s Throne

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