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Classical Civilization: China
Yin and Yang |
Every feature is balanced by an opposite.
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Dao |
A way to relate to the harmony of yin and yang, avoid excess, and appreciate the balance of the opposites.
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Dynasty |
A family of kings.
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Qin |
A dynastic name, given to the whole country its name of China.
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Middle Kingdom |
China's core- a stretch of land from the Huang He to the Yangtze.
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Qin Shih Huangdi |
Defeated the last Zhou emperor and made himself sole ruler of China.
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Warring States |
402-201 BCE, the Zhou dynasty disintegrates.
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Han Dynasty |
The third dynasty of Classical China. Established in 202 BCE.
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Wu Ti |
The most famous Han leader, enforced peace throughout Asia.
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"Son of Heaven" |
Chinese tradition, often a justification for rebellion. A divinely appointed emperor.
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Scholar-gentry |
Administered the edicts of the emperor. Respected by their learning and noble birth.
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Legalism |
During the Qin and Han periods. Alternate system of thought to confucianism.
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Daoism |
Embraced traditional Chinese beliefs in nature's harmony and added a sense of nature's mystery.
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Confucian |
People should revere tradition, emphasize personal virtue, and a solid political life will follow.
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Analects |
Confucian doctrine carefully recorded.
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The Way of Nature |
"Dao". Refers to nature containing a divine impulse that directs all life.
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Five Classics |
Used as a basis for civil examinations. Written during the Zhou dynasty and edited during Confucius.
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Lao-zi |
Furthered Daoism. Withdrew from the world, contemplated life force.
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Mandarins |
Educated bureaucrats who formed the top social group in Classical China.
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