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China through Qin
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| ancestors | relatives from the past |
| oracle bones | used to get answers from the gods |
| aristocrats | rich people who owned land |
| Wu Wang | 1st king of Zhou Dynasty |
| Mandate of Heaven | order that gave kings the right to rule |
| filial piety | respecting your parents and other adults |
| Period of the Warring States | fighting between the states |
| philosopher | a great thinker |
| Confucius | philosopher who wanted peace |
| Qin | 1st emperor of China |
| Legalism | ruling with laws and punishments |
| Standardization | having everyone use the same system of money, writing, and measurement |