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China
vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Great Wall | fortifications made of stone |
| Classical China | the language of the classic literature from the end of the Spring and Autumn period through to the end of the Han Dynasty, a written form of Old Chinese |
| Post Classical China | the period of time that immediately followed ancient history. |
| Bronze casting | the most popular metal for cast metal sculptures |
| Magnetic compass | an instrument used for navigation and orientation that shows direction |
| Civil service system | "all appointive positions in the executive, judicial, and legislative branches of the Government of the United States, except positions in the uniformed services." |
| Qin Shi Huangdi | was the King of the state of Qin |
| Wu-ti | posthumous temple name of the 5th emperor |
| Chengo | the owner of fire, lighting, thunder, and war |
| Mandate of Heaven | ancient Chinese belief and philosophical idea that tiān (heaven) granted emperors the right to rule based on their ability to govern well and fairly. |