Topic 5 Study Guide: Ancient China

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Define the term 'loess'.

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loess

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Define the term 'dike'.

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A barrier used to regulate or hold back water

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Define the term 'oracle bone'.

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oracle bone

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Define the term 'pictograph'.

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A pictograph is a visual representation of data using images or symbols.

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Define the term 'logograph'.

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A logograph is a written character that represents a word or phrase.

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Define the term 'Mandate of Heaven'.

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The Mandate of Heaven is a Chinese political and religious doctrine used to justify the rule of the Emperor of China, asserting that heaven grants the emperor the right to rule based on their ability to govern well and fairly.

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Define the term 'warlord'.

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A military commander exercising civil power by force, usually in a limited area.

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Define the term 'chaos'.

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chaos

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Define the term 'philosophy'.

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philosophy

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Define the term 'filial piety'.

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filial piety