China Vocab

7. a religion founded in India
8. person who lives in a kingdom or empire
10. system in which people were given land and protection by people of higher rank, and in return, worked and fought for them.
11. generations of people who lived before
13. tiered tower most often used as a religious structure or memorial.
14. system of strict government with harsh laws and punishments to maintain order.
17. ancient Chinese philosophy and religion that asserts people should live a simple humble life of harmony
19. ancient trade route used for trade with Persians, Romans, and others
20. flat bones and tortoise shells which were carved with Chinese writing, used for divination

1. series of rulers from the same family
2. idea that the emperor was given divine approval from Heaven to rule.
3. nomadic people from central Asia
4. way of organizing a group of people with many departments, rules and procedures
5. tall grass used for making paper, baskets, boats, etc.
6. system of ideas and principles
9. system of moral beliefs based on the teachings of Confucius
12. popular story handed down from generation to generation
15. group of people traveling together usually for mutual protection
16. one person who rules a kingdom or empire
18. person of high status or rank