Chinese History Flashcards
Dynasty
series of rulers that are members of the same family
Mandate of Heaven
the approval from the gods to rule over China
Dynastic Cycle
pattern of the rise, fall, and replacement of ruling Chinese dynasties.
Filial piety
respect for their parents and elders.
Bureaucracy
a system of departments and agencies formed to carry out the work of a government
Human capital
knowledge, skills, and talent a person posseses
Investment in human capital
efforts to acquire and improve human capital
shinto
which is a native Japanese religion meaning “way of the gods,” and focuses on worshiping nature and ancestor gods.
Etiquette
a code of correct behavior and appearance, was also extremely important
Feudalism
social and economic system in which peasant farmers worked land for a landowner (daimyo), and by paying a price and giving their loyalty, they were protected by the owner’s samurai
samurai
loyal warriors who lived according to a demanding code of behavior called bushido.
bushido
the “way of the warrior” a samurai was expected to show reckless courage, reverence for the gods, fairness, and generosity toward those weaker than himself.
shogun
military dictator that was able to gain power from the emperor and things like officials, judges, taxes, armies, and roads were all under his authority.
daimyo
territorial lords who protected those loyal to them with a private army of samurai.
kabuki
actors in elaborate costumes using music, dance, and mime, performed skits about urban life.
