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Ancient China
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Gobi Desert | the driest desert in the world |
| Taklamakan Desert | the second largest desert in the world |
| Confucianism | a philosophy focused on the importance of having a good moral character |
| Daoism/Taoism | a philosophy of seeking the natural way of the universe |
| Legalism | a philosophy of believing in strict government and harsh punishment |
| Woodblock Printing | a landmark technological innovation that emerged during the Tang dynasty |
| The Great Wall of China | a series of fortifications that were built across the northern borders of ancient Chinese states as protection against various nomadic groups |
| The Emperor’s Eternal Army | thousands of life-sized clay models of soldiers |
| Dynasties | A series of rulers from the same family |
| Civil Service | an innovative merit-based method for recruiting government officials, primarily through rigorous, competitive examinations based on classical texts and Confucian philosophy |