East Vocab

4. a Chinese theory describing the rise and fall of ruling dynasties based on the Mandate of Heaven
7. a place of perfect peace and happiness, like heaven.
9. an ancient Chinese political and religious doctrine that gave a just and virtuous ruler the "divine right" to rule China, granted by Heaven.
10. an ancient Chinese ethical and social philosophy, founded by Confucius.
13. a large, relatively self-contained landmass
14. a hierarchical social and political system where land ownership and protection were exchanged for loyalty and military service.
15. the universal law of cause and effect, where every action, whether positive or negative, has a consequence that will return to you.
16. the quality of being religious or reverent.

1. a person, place, or answer believed to be inspired by a deity or a divine source.
2. a concept encompassing righteousness, morality, religion, duty, and responsibility.
3. of, relating to, or befitting a son or daughter.
5. a member of a civil service.
6. a rigid, birth-determined social hierarchy where a person's position dictates their social status, occupation, and opportunities.
8. a period of peak flourishing, marked by peace, prosperity, cultural output, stability, and technological advance.
11. the common religion of India
12. Kong Qiu, Chinese philosopher and teacher.