Shengguan Tu

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the game genre?Historical Chinese board game simulating bureaucratic advancement
2. What is the historical period of prominence?Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), influenced by the civil service examination system
3. How do you win the game?You win by reaching the highest rank on the board. Move through spaces, use promotions, and avoid setbacks to get there.
4. Why does the game have promotion and setback spaces?These spaces mimic real promotions and demotions in government. They show how luck and choices can change a career path.

Civil Service Examination System: A historical method in China for selecting officials based on merit and knowledge.
Bureaucratic Advancement: The process of moving up through the ranks within a government or organizational structure.
Social Stratification: The division of society into hierarchical layers or strata based on factors like wealth, status, and power.