Vocab pg 100 Flashcards
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Anyang
Town in eastern China known for its artifacts of bone
Shi Huangdi
King of Qin who created the first unified Chinese empire and became the first Chinese emperor
Gaozu
First ruler of the Han dynasty who lifted the ban on books in China
Wu Di
Chinese emperor who increased authority during the Han dynasty
Sima Qian
Chinese astronomer who became the first Chinese historian after writing a complete history book on China
Ban Zhao
Chinese scholar and historian of the Han dynasty who continued the work of Sima Qian
Pictograph
Pics that represent a word
Oracle Bone
A bone commonly used during the Shang dynasty in China to predict the future
Province
Territory
Ancestor
Relative who lived longer than a grandparent
Civil service
Using skills and talent to work the Government
Middleman
A Person who gets between buyers and sellers
Shang dynasty
dynasty that lasted from 1,760 B.C. to 1,500 B.C.
Bronze Age
When bronze was used to make items
Zhou dynasty
Largest dynasty lasted from 770 B.C. to 220 B.C.
Qin dynasty
First Chinese emperor was involved
Great Wall
Wall in China built to hold back invaders
Han dynasty
Lasted from 206 B.C. to 220 B.C.
Silk Road
Trade route that connects Europe and the lands of the former Roman empire with China