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Chapter 16/17 China
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| urban areas that grew as trade and economic activity increased | large cities |
| the exchange of goods for money or other goods | buying and selling |
| the region of China where new rice varieties helped increase food production | southern China |
| the growth of cities and the movement of people into cities | urbanization |
| the growing and harvesting of rice, especially in large amounts | rice production |
| the buying and selling of goods | commerce |
| a major waterway in China that helped transport goods and support trade | Grand Canal |
| expensive goods that people buy beyond basic needs | luxury items |
| the system of producing, distributing, and exchanging goods and services | economy |
| merchants who carried goods to local markets to sell | small traders |
| printed money used as currency instead of metal coins | paper money |
| people who owned large amounts of land and became wealthier as production increased | landowners |
| a system of money used to buy and sell goods | currency |
| the practice of farming, including growing crops and raising animals | agriculture |
| The sovereign ruler of an empire, particularly in the context of Chinese history, where emperors held absolute power and were seen as the Son of Heaven. | Emperor |
| A philosophical belief in ancient China that emphasized strict laws and harsh punishments as a means of maintaining order and control in society. | Legalism |
| An educated member of the bureaucratic elite in imperial China, selected through the civil service exams and responsible for governance and administration. | Scholar-official |
| The largest contiguous empire in history, founded by Genghis Khan in the early 13th century, which included much of Asia and parts of Europe. | Mongol Empire |
| A system of government in which state officials make important decisions, characterized by a hierarchical structure and a complex set of rules and procedures. | Bureaucracy |
| A philosophical and ethical system based on the teachings of Confucius, emphasizing morality, social relationships, and justice. | Confucianism |
| A class of people holding exceptional rank and privileges, often based on noble lineage, wealth, or land ownership. | Aristocracy |
| A competitive examination system in imperial China used to select candidates for the state bureaucracy based on Confucian texts and principles. | Civil service exam |
| A system of governance or social organization in which individuals are selected and promoted based on ability and merit rather than social class or wealth. | Meritocracy |
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