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AC ancient china
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Confucianism | founded by Confucius 5 basic relationships focused on respect, having a peaceful society |
| Daoism | founded by Laozi let nature take control yin and yang people should do quiet meditation discover the Dao for themselves |
| Legalism | founded by Hanfeizi harsh, strict laws rewards for good behavior harsh punishments for bad behavior |
| Shang dynasty | The government was led by 1 king strong armies chariots were invented 6 social classes ancestor worship used oracle bones and logographs worked with bronze and jade |
| Zhou dynasty | the 3 philosophies emerged during this time Mandate of Heaven used feudalism to help stabilize China overthrew the Shang dynasty 5 basic relationships Warring States period |
| Qin dynasty | ruled by the first emperor of China (Qin Shi Huangdi) harsh laws adopted the idea of legalism standardized money, weights, measures, punishments, etc. The emperor unified China and expanded its borders Great Wall was constructed |
| Han dynasty | emperors softened the harsh ruling style of the Qin and brought back Confucian ideas Many technologies were invented - seismograph, magnetic compass, chain pump, wheelbarrow, kite chose government officials who scored ok INVENTION OF PAPER Golden Age |