Ancient China Flashcards

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Oracle Bones

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a piece of bone or shell heated and cracked by holy men to seek advice from a king’s ancestors

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Shang Dynasty

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one of the first Chinese dynasties, ruled from 1700 to 1122 b.c.e.

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Confucianism

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a Chinese philosophy that emphasizes proper behavior

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Daoism

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a Chinese philosophy that emphasizes living in harmony with nature

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Yin and Yang

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the Daoist concept of opposing forces of nature

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Leagalism

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a Chinese philosophy that emphasizes strict obedience to laws

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Qin Shi Huangdi

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the first emperor to rule a united China, from 221 to 210 B.C.E.

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Immortal

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able to live forever

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