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Unification of china

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7487235189Sima Qianwrote a nearly complete history of China0
7487235190Warring States PeriodPeriod in China from 403 to 221 B.C.E. that was typified by disorder and political chaos. A period in which states wared1
7487235191Confucianisma system of beliefs based on the teachings of Confucius. Morals ethical and political. Kindness2
7487235192Confusius (Kong Fuzi)The first thinker who addressed the problem of political and social order straightforward and self conscious ways. Came up with the idea of Confucianism.3
7487235193RenAn attitude of kindness and benevolence or a sense of humanity for Confucianism.4
7487235194LiCalled for individuals to behave in conventionally appropriate fashion in Confucianism.5
7487235195Xiaofilial piety; respect and care for parents and ancestors6
7487235196Menciuswas a Chinese philosopher who is the most famous Confucian after Confucius himself. emphasized on Ren7
7487235197XunziA Chinese philosopher who is a disciple of confusius and emphasizes on Li8
7487235198Daoismstressed living in harmony with the Dao, the guiding force of all reality9
7487235199LaoziFounder of Daoism and the most famous teacher of it10
7487235200Daodejing (the way)Classic of the way and of virtue11
7487235201WuweiDaoist concept of a disengagement from the affairs of the world.12
7487235202Legalismthe belief that people were bad by nature and needed to be controlled13
7487235203Shang yangQin adviser who created a number of policies to rule with ruthless efficiency14
7487235204Han feiziFounder of Legalism, believes that people are naturally evil15
7487235205Qin DynastyThe dynasty that unified china. A short lived Chinese dynasty that replaced the Zhou Dynasty in the third Century B.C.16
7487235206Qin Shihuangdithe first Qin emperor to rule a united China, from 221 to 210 B.C.E.17
7487235207terracotta armyLife size pottery army to protect the emperor after his death, found in his tomb18
7487235208Han dynastyChinese dynasty begun in 202 B.C. by Liu Bang, who reunified China.19
7511410490Liu BangLeader of Han dynasty, brought centralized rule back to china. Drunk a lot. Head of Han dynasty20
7511410491Han Wudithe Martial Emperor of Han, added the regions south of the Chang Jiang. Established the education system and centralized rule and imperial expansion.21
7511410492XiongnuA confederation of nomadic peoples living beyond the northwest frontier of ancient China. Excellent horsemen, trained from young age. Mobility gave them an advantage against the Chinese.22
7511410493Admonition for womenIt lessons for women, by ban Zhao (a girl) who was a women scholar in Chinese history. This book expressed the roles of women23
7511410494SilkSilk textile product. Made Chinese silk desirable in all areas of the world and was the start of the Silk Road trade route.24
7511410495PaperMade by Chinese, used for writing25
7511410496Wang Mangfirst socialist. Tried to reform china and claimed rights to the throne by imperial honor from the Mandate of Heaven. He is called the socialist emperor. He limited the amount of land a family could have and as a result was killed and hated by everyone.26
7511410497Yellow Turban UprisingRebels who wore head gear of yellow turbans and had a serious revolt throughout china.27

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