Here are the terms from the China unit.
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| 1976185241 | dynasty | A line of rulers who belong to the same family | 0 | |
| 1976185242 | mandate of heaven | A divine approval to rule. From that time on, each new dynasty will claim this. | 1 | |
| 1976185243 | dynastic cycle | In China, a dynasty would remain in power only as long as it was providing good government. When a dynasty went into decline, and began to abuse its power, it was said to lose the Mandate of Heaven, or the favor of the gods. A strong leader would usually emerge to claim the Mandate, and establish a new dynasty. The dynastic cycle would then begin again. | 2 | |
| 1976185244 | Han Dynasty | (226 BCE-220 CE)Chinese dynasty that replaced the Qin. Though its rulers exerted absolute control, emphasized Confucian values, especially the civil service examinations. Came to its height under Wu Di. Economy based on agriculture and long distance trade along Silk Roads. Imposed tributary system. Had a patriarchal society. Advancements include wheelbarrows, compass, and paper. | 3 | |
| 1976185245 | Qin Dynasty | The dynasty that replaced the Zhou dynasty and employed Legalist ideas in order to control warring states and unify the country. | 4 | |
| 1976198473 | Shang Dynasty | (1766-1122 BCE) Developed along Huange He (Yellow) River. Advancements include pictographic writing system and bronze metallurgy. Declined when overpowered by the Zhou | 5 | |
| 1976204353 | Xia Dynasty | Is the first dynasty in China to be described in ancient historical chronicles. There is debate over this dynasty was mostly historical myth versus fact. | 6 | |
| 1976210348 | Zhou Dynasty | Succeeded the Shang dynasty. This was one of the longest Chinese dynasties, lasting about 600 years. It left substantial written records, unlike the preceding dynasties. | 7 | |
| 1976287170 | Legalism | A Chinese philosophy distinguished by an adherence to clear laws with harsh punishments. The goal was to create social order by ensuring the possibility of a harsh punishment to get people to do what they are supposed to do. | 8 | |
| 1976287171 | Confucianism | A philosophy based on the ideas of Confucius that focuses on morality, family order, social harmony, and government | 9 | |
| 1976297684 | Daoism | A philosophy based on the ideas of the Chinese thinker Laozi, who taught that people should be guided by a universal force called the Dao (Way). | 10 | |
| 1976297686 | oracle bones | Cattle bones or tortoise shells on which Chinese priests would write questions and then interpret answers from the cracks that formed when the bones were heated | 11 | |
| 1976297687 | filial piety | A virtue associated with Confucianism: to have respect for one's parents and ancestors | 12 | |
| 1976297688 | five relationships | Confucian philosophy about social order where everyone has a place and respect is paid to elders, parents, and the government. The relationships are, ruler to ruled, father to son, older brother to younger brother, husband to wife, friend to friend. | 13 | |
| 1977616830 | Analects | A book of Confucius's sayings written by his students after his death. | 14 | |
| 1978710219 | censorate | This was the division of government that checked up on government officials. | 15 | |
| 1978712589 | Great Wall of China | a fortification 1,500 miles long built across northern China in the 3rd century BC | 16 | |
| 1978719132 | Qin Shihuangdi | China's first emperor. He helped establish the Qin dynasty and built a dynasty based on the philosophy of legalism. | 17 | |
| 1978725153 | Xiongnu | nomadic people who were often expert horsemen. They lived in the area of the Gobi desert and were seen as a challenge to Chinese communities in the north. | 18 | |
| 1978732969 | Han Wudi | A Han Emperor who expanded the Chinese empire to include northern Vietnam. | 19 | |
| 1978735222 | pictogram | Drawings that represent words | 20 | |
| 1978738235 | ideogram | System of writing used in China and other East Asian countries in which each symbol represents an idea or concept rather than a specific sound. | 21 | |
| 1978745181 | civil service exam | An exam given to the people who wished to take a position in civil duty. The position were given to the people who did the best on the exam. Originated in China by Confucius. | 22 | |
| 1978896738 | Laozi | Also known as Lao Tsu; major Chinese philosopher; recommended retreat from society into nature; individual should seek to become attuned with Dao. | 23 | |
| 1978904657 | Tao Te Ching | "Way of the Dao" - short work with chief ideas of Daoism | 24 | |
| 3755788218 | Confucius | (551-479 BCE) A Chinese philosopher known also as Kong Fuzi and created one of the most influential philosophies in Chinese history. | 25 | |
| 3755795998 | terra cotta army | A group over 8000 clay soldiers with weapons, wagons, etc. built on Emperor Qin's order to guard his tomb in the afterlife. | 26 | |
| 3755797783 | Warring States Period | the period from 475 BC until the unification of China under the Qin dynasty, characterized by lack of centralized government in China. It followed the Zhou dynasty. | 27 | |
| 3808132934 | Liu Bang | First emperor of the Han dynasty under which a new social and political hierarchy emerged. Scholars were on top, followed by farmers, artisans, and merchants. He chose his ministers from educated men with Confucian principals. | 28 | |
| 3808144245 | Great Wall | a fortification 1,500 miles long built across northern China in the 3rd century BC | 29 | |
| 3808150477 | Silk Road | An ancient trade route between China and the Mediterranean Sea extending some 6,440 km (4,000 mi) and linking China with the Roman Empire. Marco Polo followed the route on his journey to Cathay. | 30 |
