Ancient China Vocab Flashcard

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What was the main emphasis of Confucianism?

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Moral conduct and family values

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What was the purpose of the silk road?

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Trade between China and the west, as far as Europe

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What is the meaning of filial piety?

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Respect for elders and ancestors

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What did Legalism advocate for?

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Strict laws and harsh punishment

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What is the role of a bureaucracy?

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Structured government administration

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What is the main philosophy of Daoism?

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Living in harmony with the Dao

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Who were the emperors?

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The supreme rulers of ancient China

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What was the role of peasants in ancient China?

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The lowest class who worked in the fields

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What were caravans in ancient China?

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Groups of traders that traversed vast landscapes

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What is the dynastic cycle in ancient China?

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The rise and fall of ruling families