Ancient China Vocab

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A family of rulers is a ___________.

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Dynasty

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Chinese philosophy emphasizing laws

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Legalism

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Responsibility of children to respect, obey, and care for parents

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filial piety

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Philosophy of following the Dao by living in harmony with nature and the universe

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Daoism

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4,000 mile network from China to the Mediterranean

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Silk Road

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Legalism

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Humans need harsh laws and stiff punishments to do their duty.

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Daoism: Chinese philosophy promoting peace by renouncing worldly desires for nature, advocating harmony with it.

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Promotes a peaceful society by giving up worldly desires in favor of nature.

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Confucianism

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Chinese philosophy that taught all talented individuals should govern, prioritizing family and community needs; sense of duty.

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Natural barrier separating China and India

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Himalaya Mountains

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Multiple territories controlled by one ruler

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Empire