Unit 5: Ancient China Flashcards
A physical feature that can hinder or protect travel (mountains, deserts, swamps, seas, etc.
Natural Barrier
built as a barrier to prevent attacks from outsiders
Great Wall of China
Mountain Range located in the southwest of China and acts as a natural barrier.
Himalaya Mountains
The study of the basic ideas about knowledge, truth, right and wrong, religion, and the nature and meaning of life.
Philosophy
a philosophy that believes a good society is based on good morals and behavior.
Confucianism
The permanent professional branches of government’s administration, excluding, military, and judicial branches and elected politicians.
Civil service
only honorable kings ruled with heaven’s permission.
Mandate of Heaven
is a virtue of respect for one’s parents, elders, rulers, men and friends.
Filial Piety
trade routes from China to other western civilizations
Silk Road
Han Dynasty emperor known for spreading confucianism and creating the civil service exam
Han Wudi
a strong leader and a strong legal system are needed to create social order. People must obey a strict code of laws or rules and those of authority.
Legalism
