Ancient China Vocabulary and Map Flashcard

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The term for a person who belongs to the highest class of any society/social pyramid

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Aristocrat

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A family that rules over an area for a long period of time

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Dynasty

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The belief that the Chinese emperors' right to rule came from the gods; this was a religious justification for why they were in power

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Mandate of Heaven

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A 4,000 mile trade route that connected ancient China all the way to Europe and Africa

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Silk Road

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An ancient Chinese philosophy based on people trying to do the right thing and everyone fulfilling their role/duty in life

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Confucianism

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An ancient Chinese philosophy based on everyone trying to live in peace with nature and trying to maintain a balance in all areas of life

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Taoism

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An ancient Chinese philosophy that stressed the importance of laws and making sure everyone followed the laws

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Legalism

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Which country/region is the letter A? Options: India, Korea, Pakistan

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India

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Which mountain range is the letter B? Options: Andes, Himalayas, Urals

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Himalayas

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Which plateau is the letter C? Options: Plateau of Tibet, Plateau of Yangtze, Hanfezei Plateau

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Plateau of Tibet