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China Vocabulary
Term | Definition |
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oracle bones | pieces of turtle shell or bones were used for pyromancy. |
dynasty cycle | an important political theory in Chinese history. |
Mandate of Heaven | an ancient Chinese belief and philosophical idea that heaven granted emperors the right to rule based on their ability to govern well and fairly. |
philosophy | study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence, especially when considered as an academic discipline. |
Legalism | dependence on moral law rather than on personal religious faith. |
Confucianism | part of the Chinese social fabric and way of life; to Confucians, everyday life was the arena of religion. |
Daoism | a Chinese philosophy based on the writings of Lao-tzu. |
Filial Piety | a virtue of respect for one's father, elders, and ancestors. |
Han Dynasty | Second imperial dynasty in China lead Liu Bang. |
Silk Roads | a network of trade and cultural transmission routes that were central to cultural interaction through regions of the Asian continent. |