ss unit 3 ch 2 vocab

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A series of rulers from the same family

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dynasty

Front

A channel dug by people for boats or irrigation.

Back

canal

Front

A city that is its own political unit with a ruling government.

Back

city-state

Front

A command or responsibility given by an authority.

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mandate

Front

Social organization of kings, lords, and peasants bound by mutual obligations.

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feudal system

Front

A member of a high social class

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nobel

Front

Record of events

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annals

Front

Study of knowledge, life, and truth; love of wisdom.

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philosophy

Front

Deep respect for parents

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Filial piety

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moral high standard

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virtue