Unit 3 Chapter 2 Ancient China vocab

a series of rulers who are all from the same family

a channel dug by people; use by boats or for irrigation

a city that is its own political unit and has its own ruling government

a command; a responsibility given by an authority

a social organization in which kings, lords and peasants are bound together by mutual obligations

a member of high social class

a record of events

the study of ideas and knowledge, life and truth; literally the love of wisdom

deep respect for one's parents

a high moral standard