1.1 AP world, East Asia

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How did emporers maintain power?

Emperors maintained power through a combination of military control, bureaucratic administration, and the endorsement of Confucian ideals, which emphasized loyalty and social hierarchy.

patriarchy in China:

A social system where men hold primary power in political leadership, moral authority, and control of resources, shaping family and societal structures.

Political structure in China:

The political structure in China was characterized by a centralized bureaucracy led by the emperor, supported by a network of officials and scholars who executed imperial policies and upheld Confucian values.

Buddhism:

A major world religion that originated in India, but branched out into these religions: Hinduism, Theravada, Mahayana, Tibetan, and Chan.