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Ch.5 Vocabulary
Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Yao | First sage king, who brought harmony to all societies in China. |
| Shun | The second sage king, who forced the 4 seasons and started weights, measures, and units of time. |
| Yu | The third sage king, who saved China from the yellow river. |
| Xia | Dynasty in China that started 2200 B.C.E, this dynasty set the path for monarchal rule. |
| Shang | Dynasty that started in 1776 B.C.E, produced and used several technology during this dynasty. |
| Zhou | Dynasty that started in 1122 B.C.E, implemented some religion into political and made some advancements to technology. |
| Chu | Powerful state in Yangzhi which challenged the Zhou. |
| "Mandate Of Heaven" | If you had heavenly powers then you have the right to govern. |
| Legitimacy | Lawfulness or authenticity over or of something. |
| Conspicuous | Attracting notice or attention, standing out. |
| Mariners | A sailor or in this case a Chinese sailor. |
| Scribes | A person who writes out and copies documents. |
| Secular | Turning down anything that has nothing to do with religion. |
| Yangzi River | People settled in this area and provided as a border from enemies. |
| Yellow Rver | A special river that was used in different Chinese tales. |