Vocabulary Flashcards
I can accurately define and use vocabulary from the Ancient China unit.
isolated (pg. 166)
to be cut off from the rest of the world
dynasty (pg. 168)
a series of rulers from the same family
Oracle bones (pg. 168)
an animal bone used to consult with the many gods worshipped by the Shang people
Mandate of Heaven (pg. 168)
the belief that the king could only rule as long as the gods believed he was worthy
Dynastic cycle (pg. 168)
the pattern of the rise and fall of dynasties in ancient and early China
Warring States Period (pg. 168)
when local lords were constantly at war with each other at the end of the Zhou dynasty
Confucianism (pg. 170)
a belief system based on the teachings of Confucius that focused on duties and responsibilities
Filial piety (pg. 170)
the belief that children owe their parents and ancestors respect
Daoism (pg. 170)
a belief system based on the teachings of Laozi which focuses on seeking order and balance
Legalism (pg. 171)
a belief system based on the teachings of Han Fezi which focuses on order through strong government
Emperor (pg. 174)
the supreme ruler of an empire
Great Wall (pg. 175)
famous construction project of Shi Huangdi build to keep invaders out of China
Terra Cotta (pg. 175)
a fire-baked clay
Peasants (pg. 176)
poor farmers
Bureaucracy (pg. 180)
a system of government in which appointed officials in specialized departments run the various offices
Silk (pg. 183)
a textile made from the cocoons of silkworms
Silk Roads (pg. 184)
a series of international trade routes that connect China with Asia, Europe, and Africa
Maritime (pg. 184)
relating to the sea
Caravan (pg. 185)
a group of people that travels together
Barter (pg. 185)
to exchange goods
Cultural diffusion (pg. 186)
the process by which cultures interact and ideas spread from one area to another
