VCR Presentation 7
Bryan Culler
Guess the word???
The Han period is considered a golden age in Chinese history- this revers to the period in which the Han __________ ruled China.
Dynasty
Definition(s)
n.
1. A succession of rulers from the same family group or line.
2. A succession of influential people linked by familial, political, social, or cultural association.
Forms
adj. dynastic
adj. dynastical
Plural: dynasties
General notes
-Often associated with Chinese culture or rulers
-Most commonly a familial lineage
-Noun form usually has the name beforehand (Ex: Ming dynasty)
-Spelling: dy(e)-nasty
Roots
Dunamis <G. "power"
Dunasthai <G. "to be able", "to have strength"
Synonyms
Regime, house, empire, anything that is a succession of rulers that are associated.
Antonym(s)
Democracy
Practice
Choose the sentence where the underlined word is used incorrectly.
1. Dynastic wars between families are no longer feared.
2. Every dynasty that ever ruled China was overthrown by peasant revolts.
3. It took the Qing dynasty almost twenty years to completely take over.
4. The Richinsons were a very dynastic family- always changing and on the move.