Vocab flashcard social studdies

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What does dynasty mean?

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a sequence of rulers from the same family, usually in the context of a monarchical system, but sometimes also appearing in republics

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Emperor

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a man who rules an empire or is the head of state in an empire

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what does civilization mean

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is an advanced state of human society containing highly developed forms of government, culture, industry, and common social norms

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What does Filial Piety mean?

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the virtue of exhibiting love and respect for one's parents, elders, and ancestors

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What does Oracle Bones mean?

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pieces of oxen bone or turtle shell used by the civilization of the Shang Dynasty in ancient China around 1600-1046 BCE

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What does silk road mean?

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an ancient trade route that linked the Western world with the Middle East and Asia

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The Great Wall is to protect China from barbarians.

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True

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What does Daoism mean?

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the natural order of the universe

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Confucianism means an ancient Chinese belief system, which focuses on the importance of personal ethics and morality

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true

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Shi Huangdiza is emperor of the Qin dynasty (221–210 BCE) and the creator of the first unified Chinese empire.

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true