China's Past Flashcards

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1
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a town in eastern China known for its artifacts of bone.

A

Anyang

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King of Qin who created the first unified Chinese empire and became the first Chinese emperor.

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Shi Huangdi

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The first ruler of the Han dynasty who lifted the ban on books in China.

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Gaozu

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A Chinese emperor who increased authority during the Han dynasty.

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Wu Di

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5
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`Chinese astronomer who became the first Chinese historian after writing a complete history book on China.

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Sima Qian

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Chinese scholar and historian of the Han dynasty who continued the work of Sima.

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Ban Zhao

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7
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a picture the represents a word.

A

pictograph

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a bone commonly used during the Shang dynastyin China to predict the future.

A

oracle bone

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9
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a territory

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province

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10
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a relative who lived longer ago than grandparents.

A

ancestor

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the practice of using skills and talents to work in the government.

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civil service

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12
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a person who goes between buyers and sellers.

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middleman

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a dynasty that lasted from 1760 b.c to 1500 b.c.in China.

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Shang dynasty

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14
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a period of history when bronze was mainly used to make items such as tools and weapons.

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Bronze age

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the largest of the Chinese dynasties,lasting from 770-221.

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Zhou dynasty

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16
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the Chinese dynasty founded by the first Chinese emperor,Shi Huangdi in 221 b.c..

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Qin dynasty

17
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a wall in China originally built for protection from northern invaders that over centuries was extended to more 4,300 miles.

A

Great wall

18
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a dynasty that lasted from 206 b.c. to a.d 220 in China.

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Han dynasty

19
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a trading route that connected Europe and lands of the former Roman Empire with China.

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Silk Road