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| A group of people believe that they are better than everyone else. |
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| Zhongguo (Middle Kingdom) |
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| The Chinese were well protected by geography so they thought they were the only advanced civilization. |
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| Blocked invaders from the North of China |
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| Blocked traders and invaders from the West. |
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| The Chinese call the Yellow River this because when it overflows it causes lots of destruction. |
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| First dynasty of China that practiced human sacrifice and made beautiful bronze pottery. |
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| The first dynasty to unify China |
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| Leaders from the same family keep ruling a country. |
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| Built to protect China from Invaders from the North. |
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| Belief that the Gods gave the emperors the power to rule but they could also take it away |
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| To make the same throughout an area. Example – same money, same axle width of carts |
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| basic structures needed for the operation of a country – example roads, ports, bridges, aqueducts |
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| Chinese belief that it was good that the dynasties be replaced by new ones |
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| (551 BC – 479 BC) Founder of Confucianism |
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| Respect for your parents and your elders |
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| Confucian idea “Do unto others as you would have other do unto you.” |
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| Ruler should make many laws with harsh punishments. |
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| Let nature take its course. Humans should not over react but rather let nature be and things will work out. |
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| During the Han Dynasty Chinese products were being traded all the way to Europe – Roman Empire |
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| A time period when the government is stable and there are a lot achievements. |
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| Golden Age of China – achievements included printing blocks and magnetic compass |
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| created a huge empire from Mongolia to Europe. |
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| Mongolian Peace – the silk road was safe to travel on again. |
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| Mongolian who took over China and set up the Yuan Dynasty |
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| Sailed for the Ming Dynasty and explored India and Africa |
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