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Ancient China

QuestionAnswer
ancestor A relative who 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.
China is the _______ largest county in ________. second, Asia
What is the capital of China? Beijing
What are terraces used for? to farm on mountainous terrain
What separates China from India? the Himalayas
What mountain in the Himalayas is the highest mountain in the world? Mount Everest
What do they use to try to control the floods of the Huang He River? Dikes, or levees
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