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China
This is Ancient China Social Studies...
Term | Definition |
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Outer China | Western and Northern parts of China - does not have much to do with Ancient China |
Huang He River | Also known as the yellow river - one of the world's longest rivers |
Maize | A type of corn |
Mutton | Meat made from sheep |
Millet | A type of grain |
Oasis | A place where water can be |
Tribuatary | A stream that feeds into a larger river |
Inner China | Southeastern part of present-day China - closer to sea level. This is where most of our studies will be located |
Chang Jiang River | Longer than the yellow river, which is what Chang Jiang means. It has thousands of tributaries |
Chang Jiang Basin | low, wet coastal plains located near Chang Jiang river. Warm and wet climate |
Tibet-Qinghai Plateau | Rocky and high elevation. Himalayas are the southern edge of the plateau |
Legalism | Set clear laws and harshly punish those who disobey. Based on the teachings of Hanfiezi |