Early China Lesson 3 Vocab

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Administrative service of a government is called

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civil service

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Chinese practice of inserting needles to treat pain

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acupuncture

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Farmer working land owned by another

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tenant farmer

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Belief that a Chinese king's right to rule came from the gods.

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Mandate of Heaven

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Medium of exchange, like coins or paper money.

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currency

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Military commander exercising civil power by force in a limited area.

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warlord

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Symbol in a writing system based on pictures

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pictograph

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Early Chinese writing included...

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Pictographs & ideographs

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Powerful dynasty founded in 202 B.C. that expanded education, agriculture, culture, and established the Silk Road.

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Han Dynasty

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Trade grew with merchants carrying silk, tea, and porcelain via:

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The Silk Road.