Ancient Chinese Concepts and Terms

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Legalism

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Excessive following or obeying of laws or rules.

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Dynasty

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Line of hereditary rulers from the same family.

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Buddhism

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Popular Asian religion based on the teachings of the Buddha (Sidhartha Gautama).

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Daoism

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Ancient Chinese belief system which emphasizes harmony with a natural balance order of the universe. Yin and Yang.

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Mandate of Heaven

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Belief that the Chinese Emperor had a divine right to rule given to him by the gods.

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Confucianism

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Ancient Chinese belief system focuses on personal ethics and morality. Philosophy/Religion.

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Loess

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Yellowish-gray windblown sediment or silt. Deposited in the soil when the rivers would flood.

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Silk

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Smooth fabric produced by silkworms; very valuable.

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Silk Road

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Series of ancient trade routes that connected China with other civilizations throughout Europe and Asia.

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Analects

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Written collection of Confucius’ sayings and teachings.