Chapter 2- Classical Civilization: China

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Zhou

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Originally a vassal family of Shang China; possibly Turkic in origin; overthrew Shang and established second historical Chinese dynasty

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Daoism

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Philosophy associated with Laozi; stressed need for alignment with Dao or cosmic force

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Confucius

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Also known as Kung Fuzi; major Chinese philosopher; born in 6th century B.C.E.; author of Analects; philosophy based on need for restoration of order through advice of superior men to be found among the shi

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Qin dynasty

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Established in 221 B.C.E. at the end of the Warring States period following the decline of the Zhou Dynasty; fell in 207 B.C.E.

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Shi Huangdi

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Founder of the brief Qin Dynasty in 221 B.C.E.

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Great Wall

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Chinese defensive fortification intended to keep out the nomadic invaders from the north; initiated during Qin Dynasty and reign of Shi Huangdi

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Han dynasty

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Chinese dynasty that succeeded the Qin in 202 B.C.E.; ruled for next 400 years

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Silk Roads

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The most famous of the trading routes established by pastoral nomads connecting the European, Indian, and Chinese civilizations; transmitted goods and ideas among civilizations