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SS Ancient China

A stack to help you learn and study about Ancient China.

TermDefinition
ancestor A relative that lived in the past
hereditary Passing of traits from parents to offspring.
Mandate of Heaven The belief that the Chinese king’s right to rule came from the gods.
Huang He River Yellow river
Yangtze River The longest river in Asia; 3rd longest river in the world.
Middle Kingdom Term that ancient China used to refer to themselves; believed they were the center of the Earth.
dynasty A series of rulers from the same family.
philosophy A system of beliefs and values.
Confucianism A philosophy of Confucius. Shows the way to orderly society and stresses a moral code of conduct.
Daoism A philosophy of Lao-tzu and Chuang-tzu that advocates a simple, honest life and non-interference with the course of natural events.
Legalism A philosophy emphasizing strict obedience to the law system.
filial piety Respect shown by children for their parents and elders.
civil service The group of people whose job it is to carry out the work of the government.
tenant farmer Farmer who works land owned by another and pays rent either in cash or crops.
Silk Road An ancient trade route that linked China, India, and the Middle East.
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