Unit 3.3 Classical China Vocab

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A series of rulers from the same family or group

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Dynasty

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Chinese dynasties' divine right to rule.

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Mandate of Heaven

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A stable system of rule with significant power over its people.

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Strong Central Government

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Where an event occurs and its reason.

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Geographic Context

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Chinese philosopher who founded Daoism, lived around 500 BCE

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Lao Tze

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Chinese philosophy advocating harmony with nature through 'the way' (Dao).

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Daoism

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Teachings of Lao Tze, founder of Daoism/Taoism

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Dao De Jing

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Chinese philosopher (551-479 B.C.E.) foundational to Confucianism

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Confucius

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Philosophy (500 BCE) in China; emphasizes social order via the Five Relationships.

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Confucianism

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Book of Confucius' teachings

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The Analects