Ancient Chinese Civilizations

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dynasty

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line of rulers in the same family

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aristocrat

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upper class whose wealth is based on land

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bureaucracy

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appointed government officials

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mandate

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a right to command

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social class

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people with a similar position in society

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acupuncture

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treatment using thin needles

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Daoism

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The teachings of Laozi are the basis of Daoism.

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Confucianism

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The ideas of Confucianism included a duty to participate in government.

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What geographical features shaped China’s civilizations?

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rivers, mountains and deserts

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Why did the Shang rulers become powerful?

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They controlled land and had strong armies