China stuff Flashcards
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Dynasty
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line of hereditary rulers in a country
2
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Mandate of Heaven
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ancient Chinese belief and philosophical idea that heaven granted emperors the right to rule based on their ability to govern well and fairly.
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Dynastic Cycle
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every dynasty goes through the culture cycle
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Filial Piety
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virtue of respect for one’s father, elders, and ancestors.
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bureacracy
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a system of government in which most of the important decisions are made by state officials rather than by elected representatives.
