China Vocab

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Imperial

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relating to an empire

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Dynasty

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A powerful group or family that maintains its position for a considerable time.

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Bureaucracy

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A system of government where state officials make most important decisions, not elected representatives.

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Aristocracy

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Gaining a job or position due to connections or wealth.

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Meritocracy

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Gaining a job based on work ethic or being the best.

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Scholar

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Dedicated to learning and becoming an expert.

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Civil Servant

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Someone who works in the government

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Mandate of Heaven

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A Chinese explanation for the removal of a ruling group, often linked to natural disasters or poor policies, indicating divine disapproval.

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Isolationists

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A country that does not interact with other countries.

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Foreign

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Not from your country