Unit 5 Ancient China

Originating in India, this is one of the three major religions of China.

• Buddhism
• Confucianism
• Daoism (Taoism)
• Legalism

a religion or philosophy that focuses on the duties and responsibilities of the family to create a more peaceful society

• Buddhism
• Confucianism
• Daoism (Taoism)
• Legalism

a religion or philosophy that follows the teachings of Lao-Tzu and teaches that people gained happiness and peace by living in harmony with nature and would seek order and balance in their lives

• Buddhism
• Confucianism
• Daoism (Taoism)
• Legalism

a philosophy that emphasizes order through strong government and strictly enforced laws

• Buddhism
• Confucianism
• Daoism (Taoism)
• Legalism

the administrative system of the traditional Chinese government, the members of which were selected by a competitive examination

• bureaucracy
• civil service
• cultural diffusion
• Mandate of Heaven

the process by which ideas spread from one culture to another

• bureaucracy
• civil service
• cultural diffusion
• Mandate of Heaven

the belief that a king could only rule as long as the gods believed he was worthy

• bureaucracy
• civil service
• cultural diffusion
• Mandate of Heaven

a series of rulers from the same family

• dynasty
• emperor
• Silk Road
• terra cotta

the ruler of an empire

• dynasty
• emperor
• Silk Road
• terra cotta

a trade route that ran from northern China to Europe

• dynasty
• emperor
• Silk Road
• terra cotta