Module 6 - Ancient China - Vocabulary

a Chinese mystical philosophy that teaches living a life that is simple, honest and in harmony with nature.

pieces of turtle bone or shell used to try to predict future events by supernatural means

the period of time when a country is led by members of the same family.

The belief that Heaven kept order in the universe through the Zhou king. (During Zhou Dynasty)

True or False: a mandate is an official order.

True or False: the silk road was ancient roads that connected the civilizations of China and Rome for trade.

The ideas and philosophy of Confucius – belief in self-improvement and education.

a green gemstone. It is often used to make jewelry.

using a competitive exam to fill government jobs instead of electing or appointing people for those positions.

highest class in a society, often born into the class

government run by multiple non-elective officials

a Chinese philosopher and teacher. He lived from about 551 to 479 BCE.

a series of fortified walls built by the Chinese as a defense against nomadic invaders.

The contemporary version of Confucianism, based on the teachings of Laozi.

to focus the mind or think deeply for a period of time, especially as a way to relax or calm down.