| Term | Definition |
| Bureaucracy | Most of the decisions in a dynasty are made by the emperor. |
| Why is the dynastic cycle important to Chinese history? | The dynastic cycle is important because it tells the dynasties when they are not worthy of the Mandate of Heaven and it moves to a new family/dynasty. |
| Confucianism | A system of philosophical and "ethical-sociopolitical teachings" sometimes described as a religion/way of life taught by the Confucius |
| Why is the Mandate of Heaven important to Chinese history? | The Mandate of Heaven is very important to the Chinese because it tells them that they have the power in the empire and can loose it when unworthy. |
| Emperor | The one in power of the dynasties. |
| Han Dynasty Innovations | Silk Road, Hot Air Balloon |
| Silk Road | An ancient network of trade routes that were central to cultural interaction through regions of the Asian continent connecting the West and East from China to the Mediterranean Sea. |
| Dynastic cycle | every dynasty goes through a culture cycle. A new ruler unites China, founds a new dynasty, and gains the Mandate of Heaven |
| Sony Dynasty Innovations | Rockets and Multi-stage rockets, Magnetic Compass |
| Great wall of China | A 2000 mile long wall that acts as a defence against the nomads. |
| Revolt | a rebellion against a dynasty |
| Autocracy | a system of government by one person with absolute power |
| Zhou Dynasty Innovations | Iron tools, Kites |
| Overthrow | A new dynasty takes the power and is granted the Mandate of Heaven. |
| Corruption | Those in power of a dynasty that was dishonest and conducted flaws. |
| Centralized Government | the authority and responsibility of governing rests with a small group at the highest level of government. |
| Ming Dynasty Innovations | Ship Rudders. Toothbrushes |
| Gun Powder | An explosive material used to protect the Chinese |
| Innovation | a new method, idea, or product |
| Legalism | dependence on moral law rather than on personal religious faith. |
| Confucianism Importance, Dynasty, Time | One of the major religions of the Chinese, Tang Dynasty, 4000-1000 B.C |
| Terracotta Army | The Terracotta Army is a collection of terracotta sculptures depicting the armies of Qin Shi Huang, the first Emperor of China. |
| Terracotta Army Importance, Dynasty, Time | Protects the emperor when traveling to the afterlife, Qin Dynasty, 247 B.C |
| Taoism Importance, Dynasty, Time | it gives the Chinese a new way at looking at life, Tang Dynasty, 550 B.C |
| Qin Dynasty Innovations | Terracotta Army, Crossbows |
| Great Wall of China Importance, Dynasty, Time | A symbol of the country's enduring strength, Qin Dynasty, 221-206 B.C |
| Mausoleum | a building, especially a large and stately one, housing a tomb or tombs |
| Silk Road Importance, Dynasty, Time | It circulated goods and they exchanged the splendid cultures of China, India, Persia, Arabia, Greek and Rome, Chan'an Dynasty, 2nd-14th Century |
| Paper Money | The Chinese currency in the use of paper in curtain values. |
| Taoism | A philosophical, ethical or religious tradition of Chinese origin that emphasizes living in harmony with the Tao. |
| Mandate of Heaven | an ancient Chinese belief and philosophical idea that granted emperors the right to rule based on their ability to govern well and fairly |
| Paper Money Importance, Dynasty, Time | a very important system of trade, Tang Dynasty, 740 B.C |
| Dynasty | a line of hereditary rulers of a country |
| Gun Powder Importance, Dynasty, Time | It lets them protect their country, Tang Dynasty, 850 A.D |
