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15 Cards in this Set
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Daoism
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the teachings of Laozi.
*simple honest life *noninterference with the course of natural events |
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Buddhism
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The teaching of Buddha
*life is permeated with suffering caused by desire *suffering ceases when desire ceases, *enlightenment obtained through right conduct, wisdom, *meditation releases one from desire, suffering, and rebirth. |
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Confucianism
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the teachings of Confucius(Kung Fu Zi)
*emphasizing love for humanity *high value given to learning and to devotion to family (including ancestors) *peace *justice |
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Filial Piety
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respect for parents
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Civil Service
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government workers
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Examinations
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tests that the chinese had to take to determine who would be in the Civil Service
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Kong fu Zi
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Confucious (formed comfucianism)
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Laozi
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founder of Daoism
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Mandate of Heaven
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those in power were given the right to rule from a divine source. If a person was corrupt they were no longer serving heaven, and they could be kicked out.
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Tributary State
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Independant state that has to acknowledge the supremacy of another state and pay tribute to its ruler
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The Grand Canal
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a man-made, inland waterway in china. 1,000 miles long
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Silk Road
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A major trade route from asia to europe. It helped to spread black death from asia to europe.
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Yuan Dynasty
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the imperial dynasty of China from 1279 to 1368, when monguls were in rule.
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Ming Dynasty
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Ruled from 1368-1644
*noted for its flourishing foreign trade *achievements in scholarship *development of the arts, especially in porcelain, textiles, and painting. |
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Mongols
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war lords from mongolia that took over china and segregated the nation.
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