Ancient China Vocabulary Review

examination taken by Han Chinese officials that tested their capability to lead and their knowledge of China. An example of the Han emphasis on education...

the history of why China's ruling families rise and fall at certain times.

brutal “first emperor” of China

1. trading route that connected the valuable markets of China to the rest of the world

1. inscriptions written on animal bones that revealed messages from ancestors when cracked in a fire

A philosophy that focuses on respecting family, traditions, and education.

A philosophy that focuses on strict laws and harsh punishments to shape people's actions and keep order.

A time when different Chinese kingdoms were constantly fighting for control

fortune granted by ancestral gods to rule

Being chosen or rewarded based on how good or capable you are, not because of family or wealth, or by...