Unit 5 Ancient China Flashcards
a physical feature that hinder or protect travel (mountains, deserts, swamps, seas, etc.)
Natural Barrier
the study of basic ideas about knowledge, truth, right and wrong, religion, and the nature and meaning of life
Philosophy
believes that a good society is based on a moral behavior of individuals as well as correct relationships between different members of society.
Confucianism
believed people were born bad and a strong leader and a strong legal system are needed to create social order.
Legalism
the permanent professional branches of a goverment’s administration, excluding military and judicial branches and elected politicians.
Civil Service
trade routes from China to other western civilizations
Silk Road
two rivers in the east of China and provide fertile soil for farming.
Yellow and Yangtze River
only honorable kings ruled with heaven’s permission
Mandate of Heaven
a virtue of respect for one’s parents, elders, ruler, mend and friends.
Filial Piety
Han Dynasty emperor known for spreading confucianism and creating the civil service exam.
Han Wudi
Mountain range located in the southwest of China and acts as a natural barrier
Himalaya Mountains
philosopher who founded the philosophy of Confucianism
Confucius
