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Ancient China Vocab
Vocab Words
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Gobi Desert: | a harsh desert covering much of Northern China |
| Huang He River: | Chinese river that often floods; also known as the Yellow River |
| Chang Jiang River | longest Chinese river that runs through central China; also known as the Yangtze River |
| Loess | a dusty material that forms soil and makes the Huang He River yellow |
| Silk | China’s main export along the silk road and made from silkworms |
| Jade | a gemstone often used to make jewelry and art |
| Oracle Bones | China’s earliest written records that often told predictions for the future |
| Dynasty | a group of rulers from the same family |
| Feudalism | a social system in which lords governed land farmed by peasants |
| Mandate of Heaven | the right to rule |
| Filial Piety | |
| Philosophy | |
| Confucius | |
| Confucianism | |
| Laozi | |
| Daoism | |
| Legalism | |
| Shi Huangdi | |
| Great Wall | |
| Acupuncture | |
| Seismograph | |
| Silk Road |