East Asia and China

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The samurai code of honor in Japan, emphasizing loyalty, bravery and honor until death

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Bushido

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A form of Buddhism that focuses on meditation, discipline, and simplicity. It influenced Japanese art and culture.

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Zen Buddhism

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Japan's native religio that worships Kami (spirits of nature and ancestors), focusing on riturals and harmony with nature.

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Shinto

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A Chinese philosophy teaching that people are naturally good and must respect their role in society. It stressed 5 key relationships: ruler-subject, parent-child, husband-wife, older brother-younger.

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Confucianism

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A philosophy that stressed harmony with nature and following the Dao (the way). Daoist rejected strict government control

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Daoism

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A philosophy that believed people are naturally bad and need strict laws and harsh punishments. Adopted by the Qin dynasty

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Legalism

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The belief that a dynasty's right to rule came from the divine approval. If rulers failed, they lost the mandate.

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Mandate of Heaven

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The rise, decline and replacement of the dynasties in China.

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Dynastic Cycle

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A trade networking connecting Chiba with the Middle East and Europe, spreading goods, technology and ideas

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Silk Road

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A Ming dynasty admiral who led seven major naval expeditions across Asia and Africa expanding China's influence.

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Zheng He