Ancient China Vocab

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Generations of people who came before

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Ancestors

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Art of writing Chinese characters

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Calligraphy

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Moral beliefs system from Confucius teachings

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Confucianism

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Series of rulers from the same family or group

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Dynasty

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Ruler of a kingdom or empire

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emperor

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Person of high status or rank

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Nobility

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Poor person or low social status

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Peasant

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System of ideas and principles

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Philosophy

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Zhou felt chosen to lead due to:

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Mandate of Heaven

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Belief in a strong leader and legal system for social order?

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legalism