Ancient China Vocab

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Competitive exam for government jobs.

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Civil Service Exam

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Famous Chinese philosopher and teacher.

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Confucius

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A series of rulers from the same family.

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Dynasty

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Green gemstone for jewelry.

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Jade

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Official order.

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Mandate

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Focusing on mind and body to relax and be calm.

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Meditate

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Ancient trade route linking Asia & Europe.

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Silk Road

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Male ruler of an empire

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Emperor

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Mythological philosophy of Lao Tzu promoting simplicity, honesty, and harmony.

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Taoism

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Yellow soil from winds and floods, like silt.

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Loess