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China
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Mandate | an official order or command to do something |
| Confucianism | a system of philosophical and ethical teachings founded by Confucius |
| Emperor | a sovereign ruler of great power and rank, especially one ruling an empire |
| Dynasty | a series of rulers in the same family |
| Artifact | the material remains of past human life |
| Caravan | a group of people traveling together across the deserts of Asia and North Africa |
| Terracotta | A type of baked clay ceramic. It was used in building the 8,000 life size terracotta soldiers that were buried with Emperor Qin. |
| Seismograph | a device that records the strength of earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and other seismic events |
| Compass | a navigational tool for finding direction on Earth's surface |
| Silk road | A trade route that ran from northern China to Europe. |