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11 Cards in this Set
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Anyang |
A prefecture level city in Henan province |
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Loess |
silt sized sediment that is formed by the accumation of the wind blown dust |
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Oracle Bones |
A group of inscribed animal bones and shells discovered in China and used originally in divination by the ancient Chinese, especially during the Shang dynasty. |
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Ancestor Worship |
a ritual practice that is based on the belief that deceased family members have a continued existence, take an interest in the affairs of the world, and possess the ability to influence the fortune of the living. |
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Filial Piety |
a virtue of respect for one's parents, elders, and ancestors. |
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Feudalism |
the allocation of a certain area or region to a specific individual who becomes the established leader of that region |
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Dynasty |
When the rule of a country is passed down to family members over a long period of time. |
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Mandate of Heaven |
the idea that there could only be one ruler at a time, and that ruler had the blessing of the gods. |
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Confuciansiam |
A religion or philosophy based on the teaching of Confucius. |
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Taoism/ Daoism |
Religions or philosophies made by Lao-tzu and Chuang-tzu advocating a life of complete simplicity |
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Legalism |
The belief that people were bad by nature and needed to be controlled |
