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Ancient China Vocab
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| written character that stands for an object | pictograph |
| two or more pictographs that are joined together to represent an idea | ideograph |
| the "Way" or a king's actions to keep the gods happy | Dao |
| a formal command to rule or do something important | mandate |
| a series of rulers from the same family | dynasty |
| children respecting their parents and older relatives | filial piety |
| includes people who share a similar position in society | social class |
| nobles or upper class people whose wealth comes from their land ownership | aristocrats |
| appointed officials who take care of different parts of the government | bureaucracy |
| philosophy that believes people should live simply and close to nature | Daoism |