Ancient China Flashcards
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Oracle bones
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A piece of bone heated and cracked by holy men to to get advice from a king’s ancestors
2
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Shang dynasty
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One of the first dynasties, ruling from 1700 to 1122 B.C.E.
3
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Daoism
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A Chinese philosophy that believes in living in harmony with nature
4
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Yin and Yang
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The daoist of opposing forces of nature
5
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Legalism
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A Chinese philosophy that emphasizes strict obedience to laws
6
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Qin shi Huangdi
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The first empower to rule a united China, 221 to 210 B.C.E.
7
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Immortal
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Able to live forever
