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Ancient China Vocab.
Remick's Interactive Notebook Words
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Analects | Collection of sayings by Confucius |
| Buddhism | Religion based on the teachings of The Buddah |
| Dynasty | A series of rulers from the same family. |
| Examination System | Tests required for all Chinese who were interested in a government position |
| Grand Canal | Built to connect the Huang He and the Yangtze rivers- it increased trade. |
| Huang He River | The second largest in Asia. oused many deaths due to flooding. |
| Kong Fuzi | Also known as Confucius - he wanted balance, peace, law and order. |
| Li Po | Famous Chinese poet that wrote about people and nature. |
| Mandate of Heaven | The right to rule in ancient China. |
| Novels | Long stories. Chinese wrote them in a language that ordinary Chinese could understand. Prior to that, only nobles and scholars could read them. |
| Oracle Bones | Animal bones or shells that were used to determine a person's future. |
| Peasants | Poor farmers and workers |
| Tiananmen Square Massacre | A student protest in Tiananmen Square against communism that went very badly. The result was death of many people. |
| Warring States | A period of time in China when large kingdoms fought for power. |