Ch. 2 Classical Civilization China vocab
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Dao | Philosophy associated with Laozi, stressed need for alignment with Dao or cosmic force |
| Zhou | the imperial dynasty of China from 1122 to 221 BC |
| Confucius | chinese philosphere and teacher; his belifs,known as confusoinism greatly influenced chinese life |
| Qin | Established in 221 B.C. at the end of the Arring States period following the decline of the Zhou dynasty: fell in 207 B.C. |
| Shi Huangdi | Brutal ruler in the Qin dynasty. Built Great Wall of China |
| Great Wall | 3000 mile long wall that was built by Shi Huangdi to protect China from invaders |
| Han | Dynasty that succeded the Qin dynasty in 202 B.C. and ruled for the next 400 years |
| Silk Roads | A network of roads through central Asia that were used to trade silk |
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