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China Lesson 4 Vocab
Mrs.Lavery's class China Lesson 4 Vocab
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| A school begun by Confucian scholars in ancient China that trained students for goverment jobs | Grand School |
| The belief that Chinese emperors right to rule came from the gods | Mandate of Heaven |
| A scientific instument that could detect earthquakes hundreds of miles away; invented during the Han dynasty | Seismograph |
| In China a system of beliefs and behaviors based on the teachings of Confucianism, who said that people should lead good lives by studying ancient traditions; stressed the importance of respecting one's family and ancestors | Confucianism |
| Han emperor who ruled China from 140 B.C. to 87 B.C.; he set up a system of schools that prepared students for government jobs | Wudi |
| A Chinese philosopher who stressed the need to respect traditions; his teachings discussed the right and wrong uses of power | Confucius |
| A farmer-turned-general who, in 206 B.C., overthrew the Qin (CHIN) dynasty; founder of the Han dynasty. | Han Gaozu |