east vocab

6. cycly a pattern of the rise and fall of dynasties in China
7. System a rigid, hereditary social hierarchy where a person's social group
9. of Heaven the idea that there could be only one legitimate ruler of China at a time
11. pitey the virtue of deep respect, obedience, and care for one's parents and elder
13. a social, economic, and political system in medieval Europe
14. he oldest major world religion and spiritual tradition,

1. a large, distinct landmass that is part of a larger continent, often with unique geographic, cultural, and historical characteristics
2. age a period of time marked by exceptionally high levels of achievement,
3. focus on key values like kindness, respect for family (filial piety), honesty,
4. a person or place in ancient times where someone believed they could receive divine guidance or prophecies,
5. a state of complete peace, freedom,
8. a Chinese ethical and moral system emphasizing personal and governmental morality
10. servant to be a professional employed by the government—local, state, or federal
12. the idea that your actions have consequences
15. "cosmic order" or "right conduct"