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China
Term | Definition |
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Civil service exam | An exam based on Confucian teachings that was used to select people for government service jobs. |
Shi huangdi | Emperor of the Qin dynasty from 221 BC to 210 BCE |
Qin dynasty | The Chinese dynasty that ruled from 221 BCE to 206 BCE |
Dynastic cycle | The cycle of change from ruling dynasty to new ruling dynasty |
Mandate of heaven | Devine right of rule in china |
Five relationships | Confucian philosophy about social order everyone has a place and respect is paid to elders, parents, and the government |
Golden age | A time in a culture of high achievements and in arts, literature, mathematics, and science. |
Confucianism | A philosophy that teaches there is a natural social order to society. |
Dynasty | A succession of rulers of a country from the same family. |
Huang he river | A major river of Asia in northern China. Was also called yellow river. |
Han dynasty | Imperial dynasty that ruled China from206 BCE to 220 CE. Also embraced Confucianism |
Silk road | Trade route from China to the Middle East. |