World History - Chapter 7 - Test 11/15/13 Flashcards
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Definition:
the system of beliefs introduced by the Chinese thinker Confucius
Confucianism
Definition:
a character that joins two or more pictographs to represent an idea
ideograph
Definition:
the respect children feel for their parents and older relatives that is important in Confucianism
filial piety
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Chinese philosophy developed by Hanfeizi; taught that humans are naturally evil and therefore need to be ruled by harsh laws
Legalism
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a line of rulers from the same family
dynasty
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Chinese philosophy based on the teachings of Laozi; taught that people should turn to nature and give up their worldly concerns
Daoism
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a formal order
mandate
Definition
a noble whose wealth came from land ownership
aristocrat
Definition
a character that stands for an object
pictograph
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the proper way Chinese kings were expected to rule under the Mandate of Heaven
Dao
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a group of people who share similar positions in society
social class
Definition:
a group of appointed officials who are responsible for different areas of the government
bureaucracy
What two rivers were important to early Chinese civilizations?
- Huang He (Yellow River)
- Chang Jiang (Yangtze River)
Why was the Huang He River both “China’s sorrow” and a gift?
The Huang He River is called “China’s sorrow” because when it overflowed it caused many people to drown and homes were destroyed but is also known as a gift because it left behind rich topsoil that would help farmers grow large amounts of food.
