Classical East Vocab

2. a place of perfect peace and happiness, like heaven
4. the pattern of rise, decline, and replacement of ruling families or dynasties throughout history.
5. a system of thought and behavior originating in ancient China
6. a period of relative peace, prosperity, and cultural production that characterizes entire societies
7. an attitude of respect for parents and ancestors in societies influenced by Confucian thought
10. a professional who works for the government at the local or federal level
11. a hierarchical social stratification
13. a person or thing considered to provide insight, wise counsel or prophetic predictions
14. an individual's moral responsibilities or duties

1. the idea that there could be only one legitimate ruler of China at a time, and that this ruler had the blessing of the gods
3. a large landmass smaller than a continent
8. one of the world's oldest religions, characterized by a diverse set of beliefs and practices
9. a system for structuring society around relationships derived from the holding of land
11. a system which focuses on the importance of personal ethics and morality
12. the relationship between a person's mental or physical action and the consequences following that action