Unit 5; Ancient China Flashcards
Natural Barrier
A physical feature that can hinder or protect travel (mountains, deserts, swamps, seas etc)
Philosophy
The study of the basic ideas about knowledge, Truth, right and wrong, religion, and the nature and meaning of life.
Confucianism
Believes that a good society is based on the moral behavior of individuals as well as correct relationships between members of society.
Legalism
Believed people were born bad and a strong legal system are needed to create social order
Civil Service
The permanent professional branches of a governments administration, excluding military and judicial branches and elected politicians.
Silk Road
Was a nickname for any route that any trader took from China to Rome