Ancient China Vocab

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Generations of people who came before

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Ancestors

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the art of writing Chinese characters

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calligraphy

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System of moral beliefs based on the teachings of Confucius

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Confucianism

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series of rulers from the same family or group

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dynasty

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one person who rules a kingdom or empire

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emperor

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person of high status or rank

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nobility

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poor person or person of low social status

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peasant

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system of ideas and principles

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philosophy

Front

Zhou felt they were chosen to lead due to what?

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Mandate of Heaven

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The belief that a strong leader and a strong legal system are needed for social order is called?

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legalism