Warm Up 7th Grade 12/9

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Currency made from paper instead of metal coins, first introduced by the Song Dynasty to support a growing economy and facilitate trade.

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Paper Money

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An early form of vaccination where a small amount of a disease (like smallpox) is introduced to a person to build immunity, a practice that began in medieval China.

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Inoculation

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A luxurious fabric made from the cocoons of silkworms, highly valued in international trade and a major export along the Silk Road.

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Silk

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A philosophy and spiritual tradition emphasizing harmony with nature, simplicity, and balance, which significantly influenced Chinese art, politics, and daily life.

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Daoism

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A philosophy based on the teachings of Confucius, emphasizing moral values, family loyalty, and respect for elders.

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Confucianism

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A fine, white ceramic material that became a major export during the Tang and Song dynasties.

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Porcelain

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A navigation tool that uses Earth’s magnetic field, first widely used by Chinese sailors.

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Compass

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An explosive mixture first developed in China and later used in weapons and fireworks.

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Gunpowder

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A method of printing texts using movable type, which revolutionized the production of books.

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Printing Press

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An earlier printing method where text and images were carved into wooden blocks, inked, and pressed onto paper.

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Woodblock Printing