The Development Most Crucial for Chinese National Unity Was

question 51

Multiple Choice

The development most crucial for Chinese national unity was

• A)a standardized written language.
• B)an efficient bureaucracy.
• C)the mandate of heaven.
• D)the completion of the Great Wall.
• E)the location of the capital at Beijing.

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Definitions:

Structural Functionalism

A theory in sociology which posits that society functions as an intricate system where its components interact to foster cohesion and maintain equilibrium.

Center-Periphery Differentiation

Describes the spatial and social division between the developed, politically, and economically dominant 'center' and the less developed, dependent 'periphery'.

Vertical Differentiation

Vertical differentiation refers to the way products or services vary in quality and price, allowing businesses to target different market segments based on consumers' willingness to pay.

Actual Society

Refers to the existing societal conditions at any given time, including its structures, norms, and dynamics.