Ancient China Vocab Flashcard

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Confucianism emphasizes respect for elders, education, politeness, ancestor worship, and...

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Humans are naturally good.

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Definition of dynasty

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A family or group that maintains power for several generations.

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Definition of warlords

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Local Military Ruler

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Definition of Mandate of Heaven

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Chinese king's right to rule comes from the Gods.

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Definition of Filial Piety

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Responsibility to respect and obey Parents

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Symbol in a writing system based on pictures

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pictograph

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Oracle bones were used for:

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Asking for advice from the gods.

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A noble whose wealth came from land ownership

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aristocrat

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Written character joining two or more pictographs to represent an idea.

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ideograph

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System of beliefs emphasizing duty to family and community

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Confucianism