Unit 6 Vocab
To leave something or some one all alone
Isolation
This waterway connected the Huang He and Chang Jiang rivers. The canal made travel in China faster. It contributed to trade expanding.
Grand Canal
He was the founding emperor on the Song dynasty
Zhao Kuangyin
During the Tang dynasty, Buddhist monks discovered minerals that could be used as __________. It became a major military advantage.
Gunpowder
This major threat, revealed to be behind the events of Hawkins since Season 1, remains the primary villain in Season 5.
Vecna
A group of states or countries that is ruled by one person
Empire
In 653 this established new penalties for theft and murder. Punishment for serious offenses was death. It also served as the basis for Chinese law for centuries. It also influenced laws in Japan, Korea, and other Asian countries.
The Tang Code
This religion was influenced by Buddhism and Daoism
Confucianism
A device that uses magnets to accurately determine direction, invented during the Tang and Song dynasties
Magnetic Compass
This town remains fractured and under military control as the Upside Down begins to merge with the real world.
Hawkins, Indiana
The trade route that started in China and ended in Egypt that was named after the material the Chinese were known for
The Slik Road
This was a time when China was very strong and advanced, especially during the Tang and Song Dynasties, with major achievements in art, technology, and trade.
Chinas Golden Age
This is the term that refers to trade by sea using merchant ships.
Maritime Trade
This is a a type of shiny, fine ceramic pottery originating in China
Porcelain
This character continues to struggle with the physical and emotional effects of Vecna’s attack going into Season 5.
Max Mayfield
The elite fighting force that was loyal to the emperor known for their honor
Sumurai
Emperor Wuzong
This religion was discouraged, but in many areas actually grew during the Song Dynasty
Buddhism
He is considered one of the most important poets of the Tang dynasty. His work has influenced modern poets around the world.
Li Bo
This adult character often acts as a protector and leader for the kids, especially in dangerous situations.
Jim Hopper
A religion that originated in India known for promoting peace and harmony
Hinduisim
This was a time in China when five different families ruled one after another. It was a period of change and conflict between major dynasties, but it eventually led to the rise of the Song Dynasty.
The Five Dynasties Period
City in northeast China. It was known for its textile and printing industries.
Kaifeng
___ farmers during the Song dynasty used dams and drainage systems to control water. They also grew seeds in wooden frames. The frames floated on water in rice paddies.
Rice
This character, also known as Eight, shares Eleven’s powers and uses illusions to manipulate what others see.
Kali