Ancient China

Ancient China

Vocabulary

Ancestors

relatives who lived long ago

Barriers

things that block movement from one place to another

Calligraphy

beautiful or stylized handwriting

Culture

the beliefs, arts and the ways of life in a place or society

Descendants

people related to a person or group of people who lived at an earlier time

Dynasties

lines of rulers that come from the same family

Mandate

a formal order

Monarchs

people who rule a kingdom or empire

Philosophies

ideas about knowledge, the way people should live, and the meaning of life

Rituals

religious ceremonies or practices

Traditions

customs, ideas, or beliefs handed down from one generation to the next

Veneration

The act of showing deep respect