Ch7 L3 Vocab Practice

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Chinese teachings that say that people obey their rulers out of fear, not out of respect.

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Legalism

Front

The ideas of the Chinese philosopher, Confucius, which became a guide for the way people should live.

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Confucianism

Front

A philosophy that teaches that the key to long life and happiness is to accept life as it is.

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Daoism

Front

A political system of exchanging land for loyalty and protection.

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feudalism

Front

Fulfilling one’s duty to one’s parents by being respectful to them.

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filial piety

Front

A poor person who lives on and farms the land.

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peasant

Front

A person who studies the meaning of life; a thinker.

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philosopher

Front

The part of a bureaucracy that oversees the day-to-day business of running a government.

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civil service

Front

An overland trade route that linked China with Europe.

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Silk Road