Unit 2 Vocabulary

Qin Shi Huang

• First Emperor of China

• King of England

• Last Emperor of China

Government

• A system of ruling

• Prince of Egypt

• United families

Legalism

• Humans are evil and need to control them with harsh rules

• Democratic Government

• Importance of respecting family and elders

River Valleys

• Rivers between mountains

• Pacific Ocean

• Deserts

Terracotta Army

• Sculpures built to protect Qin Shin Huang

• Pyramids in ancient Egypt

• New York Museum

Han Dynasty

• Started trade on silk road and known for ruling with fair laws

• Built the Wall of China

• He believed in Legalism

Confucianism

• Standardized trade

• Believe in the importance of family and respect for elders

• He was a merchant

Taoism

• He taught astronomy

• He wanted to be immortal

• Believe in nature and people should live in harmony

Standardized writing

• The abacus

• Widespread education

• The lunar system