Unit 3 Topic 2 Vocabulary

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a series of rulers who are all from the same family

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Dynasty

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a channel dug by people; used by boats or for irrigation

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Cannal

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a city that is its own political unit and has its own ruling government

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City-State

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a command; a responsibility given by an authority

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Mandate

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a social organization in which kings, lords, and peasants are bound together by mutual obligations

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Feudal System

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a member of a high social class

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Noble

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a record of events

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Annals

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the study of ideas about knowledge, life, and truth; literally, the love of wisdom

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Philosophy

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deep respect for one’s parents

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Filial Piety

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a high moral standard

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Virtue