Ancient China Vocab

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Generations of people who came before

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Ancestors

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Scientist studying past human life or culture

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archaeologist

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Metal made of copper and tin

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bronze

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A religion founded in India

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Buddhism

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Group of animals/people traveling in single file

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caravan

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Art of writing Chinese characters

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calligraphy

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A group of people or culture

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civilization

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Moral beliefs system based on 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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One who rules a kingdom or empire

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emperor