Ancient China Core Vocabulary PDF

Ancient China Core Vocabulary Study online at https://quizlet.com/_cn5sfj 1. Artisans skilled workers who make goods by hand 2. Mandate of Heav- the belief that the Chinese king's right to rule came from en the gods, and could be lost of the dynasty did not...

Ancient China Core Vocabulary Study online at https://quizlet.com/_cn5sfj 1. Artisans skilled workers who make goods by hand 2. Mandate of Heav- the belief that the Chinese king's right to rule came from en the gods, and could be lost of the dynasty did not act properly; meant leaders could seize control by force 3. Confucius/Confu- Confucius = honored philosopher ("First Teacher"); phi- cianism losophy focused on stable, orderly society based on 5 Relationships, honoring ancestors and elders; focus on leaders who set example by being kind and benevolent; valued education and traditions 4. Philosophy set of beliefs about the world and how to live 5. Daoism philosophy of how to live simply, all things should follow the Dao ("the way"), or the flow of nature, to find peace. This means taking very little action or leaving society to live close to nature 6. Yin and Yang Daoist idea of two opposing forces in the universe; Yin is the passive, quiet force, and Yang the active, bright force; need to balance both to find harmony 7. Legalism philosophy that a strong leader and a strong legal system are needed to create social order 8. Bureaucracy system of government with many departments and bu- reaus led by appointed officials, who have fixed respon- sibilities within their specific rank 9. Feudalism A political system in which nobles are granted the use of lands that legally belong to their king, in exchange for their loyalty, military service, and protection of the people who live on the land 10. Buddhism A religion based on the teachings of the Buddha. Giving up worldly desires and seeking enlightenment (perfect wisdom), to achieve nirvana (state of complete peace). Concept of reincarnation as a wheel (suffering in life, death, rebirth) that people need to strive to escape 1/2  Ancient China Core Vocabulary Study online at https://quizlet.com/_cn5sfj 11. logograph written character that represents a complete word or phrase, instead of a sound 12. warlord military rulers of small states, who claim loyalty to their king, but really want power for themselves 13. civil service system of government employees (officials) mainly select- ed for their skills and knowledge 14. bronze a mixture of copper and tin, used by artists in early soci- eties to make a variety of items 15. calligraphy the art of beautiful handwriting (in ancient China, done with a brush and ink) 16. dynasty a powerful family or series of rulers that maintains its position of power for a long time (in ancient China, many generations of emperors from the same family formed a dynasty) 17. filial piety when respect is shown by children and younger people for their parents and elders 18. loess yellowish light silt (dust/dirt) deposited by wind and water; it makes the fertile soil of the Yellow River Valley in north- ern China 19. porcelain a thin, beautiful type of pottery, made of fine clay baked at very high temperatures, invented in China 20. public works large scale projects funded by government to help or protect its citizens or to glorify the rulers 21. uniform remaining the same in all cases and at all times; unchang- ing in form or character 22. warlords military rulers of small states who claim loyalty to their king or emperor, but really want power for themselves 2/2