Ancient China
Ancient Chinese writing used __________ instead of an alphabet
Characters
Religion that taught people how to end their cycle of suffering/dissatisfaction
Buddhism
Someone who received land from a lord and now serves him
Vassal
Respect for one's parents and ancestors
Filial Piety
What is "heqin"?
The largest group of people; they were respected and ranked surprisingly high in Ancient China's social hierarchy
Farmers
Philosophy that taught about relationships (respect/obedience and responsibility/kindness) to keep order in a society
Confucianism
Large landowners that had their own private armies of samurai
Daimyo
Two-wheeled cart pulled by horses
Chariot
A society that is male-dominated is considered _____________
Patriarchal
The belief that heaven decides who should rule; could be revoked (taken away) if the ruler was corrupt, and if things went poorly it was a sign that it was revoked
Mandate of Heaven
Philosophy that taught that people should live in harmony with nature
Daoism
Social and political system in which land is distributed/delegated for service/loyalty
Feudalism
The most powerful person in Ancient China
Emperor
Warfare within a country is called a _____________
Civil war
Strong metal that gave the Shang Dynasty a military advantage
Bronze
Philosophy of strict laws and harsh punishments
The name of the samurai's code, the "way of the warrior"
Bushido
When one family rules in power for generations
Dynasty
Many trade routes that connected Asia with North Africa, the Middle East, and Europe
Silk Road