China's History Flashcards
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Dynasty
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series of rulers that are members of the same family.
2
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Mandate of Heaven
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the approval from the gods to rule over China.
3
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Dynastic cycle
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pattern of the rise, fall, and replacement of ruling Chinese dynasties.
4
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filial piety
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respect for their parents and elders.
5
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Bureaucray
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which is a system of departments and agencies formed to carry out the work of a government.