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205658293virtuesa quality considered morally good or desirable in a person0
205658294Mandate of HeavenThe divine source for political legitimacy of Chinese rulers; established by Zhou to justify overthrow of Shang.1
205658295Great Wall of Chinaa system of walls that were fortified and that had a road along the top. It was constructed to defend china against the nomads. It was constructed in the 3rd century BC but was rebuilt and re-modified. It is 2000 miles long2
205658296Philosophera person who offers views or theories on profound questions in ethics, metaphysics, logic, and other related fields.3
205658297Filial PietyA part Confucianism where respect is paid to the parents and elderly family members4
205658298Confucianismthe teachings of Confucius emphasizing love for humanity; high value given to learning and to devotion to family (including ancestors); peace; justice; influenced the traditional culture of China5
205658299legalismthe principles and practices of a school of political theorists advocating strict legal control over all activities, a system of rewards and punishments uniform for all classes, and an absolute monarchy.6
205658300Bureaucracygovernment characterized by specialization of functions, adherence to fixed rules, and a hierarchy of authority7
205658301Civil Wara war between political factions or regions within the same country; a war between citizens in the same country8
205658302Ambassadorsa diplomatic official of the highest rank, sent by one sovereign or state to another as its resident representative9
205658303Civil ServiceThe permanent professional branches of a government's administration, excluding military and judicial branches and elected politicians10
205658304Daoismthe philosophical system evolved by Lao-tzu and Chuang-tzu, advocating a life of complete simplicity and naturalness and of noninterference with the course of natural events, in order to attain a happy existence in harmony with the Tao.11
205658305Zhouthe imperial dynasty of China from 1122 to 221 BC; notable for the rise of Confucianism and Taoism12
205658306Silk Roadan ancient trade route between China and the Mediterranean (4,000 miles); followed by Marco Polo in the 13th century to reach Cathay. Was established during the period of Roman rule in Europe and took its name from the silk that was brought to the west from China13
205658307QinA dynasty that ruled China 221-206 bc and was the first to establish rule over a united China. The construction of the Great Wall of China was begun during this period14
205658308Caravangroup of vehicles or travelers traveling together in a single file line.15
205658309HanThe Chinese dynasty that ruled from 206 bc until ad 220 with only a brief interruption. During this period Chinese rule was extended over Mongolia, Confucianism was recognized as the state philosophy, and detailed historical records were kept . Considered one of the greatest eras in Chinese history.16
205658310ConfuciusA chinese philosopher, his ideas about the importance of practical moral values, collected by his disciples in the Analects, formed the basis of the philosophy known as Confucianism17

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