Ancient China Vocab

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Silk

• A fiber derived from cotton plants.
• A type of fabric used for upholstery.
• A synthetic material made from petroleum.
• A textile made from the cocoons of silkworms.

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Dynasty

• A collection of ancient artifacts.
• A type of government system.
• A series of rulers from the same family.

• A period of peace and prosperity.

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Oracle Bones

• Ancient Chinese writing materials used for scrolls.
• Tools for measuring time in ancient China.
• Ceremonial objects used in ancient Chinese festivals.
• An animal bone used to consult with the many gods worshipped by the Shang.

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Dynastic Cycle

• The pattern of the rise and fall of dynasties in ancient and early China.

• A cultural practice of honoring ancestors.
• A system of government based on democracy.
• A method of selecting a new ruler.

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Barter

• Barter involves selling goods for cash.
• Barter is a form of currency exchange.
• Barter is the act of donating goods to charity.
• To exchange goods.

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Caravan

• A group of people that travels together.

• A large building for storing goods.
• A type of vehicle used for camping.
• A single traveler on a journey.

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Cultural Diffusion

• The isolation of cultural practices within a single group.
• The adoption of a single culture by all groups.
• The process by which cultures interact and ideas spread from one area to another.

• The rejection of cultural influences from other groups.

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Bureaucracy

• A system of government in which appointed officials in specialized departments run the various offices.

• A form of leadership that encourages creativity and flexibility.
• A type of economic system focused on free markets.
• A method of decision-making based on public opinion.

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Emperor

• A leader of a small village.
• A title for a military general.
• A type of ancient currency.
• The supreme ruler of an empire.

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Terra Cotta

• A fire-baked clay.

• A form of glass used in windows.
• A style of painting on canvas.
• A type of metal used for construction.