Ancient China Vocab Review

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Classical Civilization

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An advanced state of development in human society, marked by progress in arts, sciences, record-keeping (including writing), and complex political and social institutions.

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Acupuncture

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Ancient Chinese medical techniques for relieving pain, curing disease, and improving health.

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Aristocrat

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Nobles whose wealth came from land ownership, passed down through generations.

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Bureaucracy

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A government made up of appointed officials responsible for different areas.

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Tyrant

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A cruel and oppressive ruler (like Mr. Martin)

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Pictograph

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Characters representing objects in Ancient Chinese writing.

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Silk Road

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A vast trade network spanning 4,000 miles from western China to southwest Asia.

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Social Class

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Includes people sharing a similar societal position. Ancient Chinese society had three main classes: landowning aristocrats (top), peasant farmers (middle), and merchants (bottom).

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Golden Age

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a period of peace, prosperity, and cultural achievements

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Mandate of Heaven

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A heavenly law that gave the Zhou king the power to rule.