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Unit 4: China
6th SS
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Taoism | promotes oneness with nature and has little interest in rules or government |
| Confucianism | teachings focus on treating others honorably, politely, and respectfully |
| Buddhism | believe people are reborn after death and that the cycle is complete once a person lives a proper life and their soul enters nirvana |
| Silk | soft, light material made from the cocoons of silkworms |
| Paper | invented by the Chinese in the 2nd century B.C. |
| Printing | woodblock printing was invented in 868 A.D. and moveable type was invented around 1000 A.D. |
| Compass | a device which became very important for navigation and exploration |
| gunpowder | invented in the 9th century; developed fireworks using gunpowder |
| Great Wall of China | a system of walls and fortifications that is more than 13,000 miles longf |
| dynasty | a family that rules a country for a long period of time |
| emperor | had complete control over the government and people |
| Mandate of Heaven | the belief that the emperor was chosen by heaven to rule, but could lose the right to rule if he became a bad leader or ruled unfairly |
| scholars | educated people in Ancient China who studied ideas and often worked as government officials |
| Yellow River | major river in China that helped farmers grow crops but often caused dangerous floods |
| innovation | new idea, invention, or way of doing something that improves life |
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