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11 Cards in this Set
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Anyang |
a city in N Henan province, in china |
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Loess |
a loosely compacted yellowish-gray deposit of windblown. It is common in Europe and Asia. |
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Oracle Bones |
A group of animals bones and shells discovered in china. It is used by the ancient chinese. |
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Ancestor Worship |
is a religious practice based on the belief that deceased family members have a continued existence. They believe that spirit of deceased ancestors will look after their family. |
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Filial Piety |
is a virtue of respect for one's parents, elders, and ancestors |
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Feudalism |
its principles and practices. is European version of a social structure or system. The Feudal system consist of Monarchs, Nobles, Knights/Vassals, Merchants, Farmers, Craftsmen, and Peasants/Serfs. |
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Dynasty |
a sequence of rulers from the same family, stock, or group |
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Mandate of Heaven |
a political theory of ancient China in which those in power were given the right to rule from a divine source |
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Confucianism |
the system of ethics, education, and statesmanship taught by Confucius and his disciples, stressing love for humanity, ancestor worship, reverence for parents, and harmony in thought and conduct. |
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Taoism/Daoism |
Taoism is a Chinese philosophy based on the writings of Lao-tzu, advocating humility and religious piety. Daoism is a religious, philosophical and ritual tradition of Chinese origin which emphasizes living in harmony with the Tao |
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Legalism |
excessive adherence to law or formula |
