Chapter 2 Vocabulary- China & Japan

Animal bones or tortoise shells used by ancient Chinese priests to communicate with the gods.

The divine approval thought to be the basis of royal authority in China.

The historical pattern of the rise, decline, and replacement of dynasties.

A political system in which nobles are granted the use of lands that legally belong to the king, in exchange for their loyalty, military service, and protection of the people who live on the land.

Having to do with relations between people.

Having to do with relations between all living things.

Respect shown by children for their parents and elders.

A) Social order, harmony, and good government should be based on family relationships. b) Respect for parents and elders is important to a well-ordered society. c) Education is important both to the welfare of the individual and to society.

A) The natural order is more important than the social order. b) A universal force guides all things. c) Human beings should live simply and in harmony with nature.

A) A highly efficient and powerful government is the key to social order. b) Punishments are useful to maintain social order. c) Thinkers and their ideas should be strictly controlled by the government.

A collection of sacred writings by Confucius.

The two forces that represent the rhythm of the universe and complement each other. _______represents the feminine qualities in the universe, while _______ represents the masculine qualities.

The first emperor of China. He began the construction of the Great Wall.

A system of ancient caravan routes across Central Asia that traders used to bring silk and other goods. The ________ connected China with India, Mesopotamia, Egypt, and Rome.

The spreading of ideas or products from one culture to another.