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China
Vocab
Term | Definition |
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Great Wall | a wall that was constructed by two dynasties to protect themselves |
Classical China | a period in time in china |
Post Classical China | time frame 1 from 600 ce to 1450 ce |
Bronze casting | It can be used for statues, singly or in groups, reliefs, and small statuettes and figurines, as well as bronze elements to be fitted to other objects such as furniture. |
Magnetic compass | a compass having a magnetized needle generally in line with the magnetic poles of the earth. |
Civil service system | THE CONFUCIAN TRADITION INSTITUTIONALIZED THROUGH THE EXAMINATION SYSTEM. Imperial China was famous for its civil service examination system, which had its beginnings in the Sui dynasty (581-618 CE) but was fully developed during the Qing dynasty. |
Qin Shi Huangdi | First Emperor of Qin"; 18 February 259 BC – 10 September 210 BC) was the founder of the Qin dynasty and was the first emperor of a unified China. He was born Ying Zheng or Zhao Zheng, a prince of the state of Qin. |
Wu-ti | Han Wu Ti. |
Chengo | Chengo is a settlement in Kenya's Coast Province. |
Mandate of Heaven | a political theory of ancient China in which those in power were given the right to rule from a divine source |
Zhou | |
Dynasty | a sequence of rulers from the same family, stock, or group: |
Laozi | 6th-century b.c, Chinese philosopher: reputed founder of Taoism. |
Confucius | 551? b.c.–478? b.c, |
Han Fei Zswxei | |
Merchant | a person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially one dealing with foreign countries or supplying merchandise to a particular trade. |
Skilled tradesman | A tradesman, tradesperson or skilled tradesman refers to a worker that specializes in a particular trade or craft requiring skill . |
Acquire | buy or obtain |
Effect | a change that is a result or consequence of an action or other cause. |
Sub-continent | a large, distinguishable part of a continent, such as North America or southern Africa. |
Asia | Continent |
China | household tableware or other objects made from china or a similar ceramic material. |
India | Hindi Bharat. a republic in S Asia: a union comprising 25 states and 7 union territories; formerly a British colony; gained independence Aug. 15, 1947; became a republic within the Commonwealth of Nations. |
Continent | Continent |
Country | A state or nation |
trade route | Any route usually taken by merchant ships, caravans, etc. |
Monotheism | Only 1 God |
Polytheism | Many Gods |
Non-theism | No God |
background knowledge | Experience/ known knowledge |
geographic physical features | Land forms |