Ancient Chinese Civilizations Vocab.
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Natalie1411 on February 22, 2011
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 civilization | a society that has achieved a high level of culture in government, religion, education, technology, art, and science |
| archaeologist | a scientist who studies past cultures be analyzing their remains |
| dynasty | a line of rulers who passed authority down through generations |
| emperor | the supreme ruler of an empire |
| terra-cotta | a baked clay material used for statues, pots, and buildings |
| mongols | nomadic people from Mongolia, a country north of China |
| cunfucious | a Chinese philopher and scholar born in 551 BC who taught respect for others and the importance of good citizenship |
| calligraphy | the art of handwriting |
| bronze | a metal made of copper and tin |
| silk | a rich fabric woven from the cocoons of silkworms |
| porcelain | a hard, white cerimac ware commonly known as china |
| jade | a green, semi-precious stone crafted in jewelry and objects of art |
| lacquer | a hard, shiny coating on furniture and fine objects |
| scholar | a highly-educated person |
| merchant | one who makes a living by buying and selling goods |
| peasant | a poor farmer or worker |
| acupuncture | method of treating pain or illness by inserting smail needles into the body |
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