Group of non-elected (appointed) officials who are responsible for different areas of government.

The Yellow River, it flows across China for more than 2,900 miles.

formal order by the gods (the right to rule)

symbols, or characters, that join two or more pictographs to represent a thing or an idea

the belief that people should put the needs of their family and community first; based on the teachings of Confucius

Nobles whose wealth came from the land they owned

The Yangtze River flows for 3,400 miles and empties into the Yellow Sea

symbols, or characters, that represent pictures

children had to respect their parents and older relatives and place the needs/desires of the head of the family before their own

the belief that society needs a system of harsh laws and strict punishments

a military commander exercising civil power by force, usually in a limited area

a person that someone is descended from

having title or possession by reason of birth

a farmer who works land owned by someone else

an official who watches others for correct behavior, in China

originally, the practice of inserting needles through the skin to treat pain or disease

a group of people at a similar cultural, economic, or educational level

something that is used as money

government work