Chapter 5 Ancient China

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a system of beliefs and values

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philosophy

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group of people whose job it is to carry out the work of the government

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civil service

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a protective wall that controls or holds back water

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dike

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yellow-brown soil

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loess

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closely related people of several generations

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extended family

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the founder of the Han Dynasty

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Liu Bang

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author of the history of ancient China, Historical Records

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Sima Qian

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Chinese philosopher and teacher

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Confucius

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founder of the Qin Dynasty and China's first emperor

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Shi Huangdi

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Chinese emperor who brought the Han Dynasty to its greatest strength

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Wudi