Chinese Belief Systems
An ancient Chinese philosophy that advocated for strict laws
Legalism
A time of intense warfare among the feudal states of China
Dynasty
What are oracle bones?
Bones with messages carved into them, used for fortune telling
System of beliefs based on the teachings of Confucius
Confucianism
An autocracy is a system of government where the head of state holds how much power?
Absolute / All of the power / etc
Confucius created...
Confucianism
What is the Silk Road?
Ancient Network of trade routes
Which belief system emphasizes harmony with the natural order of the universe?
Daoism
What is Feudalism?
A system of government where a king gives land in exchange for the loyalty of nobles
Who created Daoism?
Lao-Tzu
The belief that a Chinese king's right to rule comes from the gods
Mandate of Heaven
Which term refers to the fact that you need to respect your elders?
Filial Piety
A government where decisions are made by unelected officials
Bureaucracy
What do you call a noble who pledges their loyalty to the king in exchange for land?
Vassal
What is the process by which cultures change over time by spreading and taking on parts of other cultures?
Cultural Diffusion
Confucian virtue to treat others compassionately
Ren
Process of making consistent measurements for everything
Standardization