China Study Guide
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Vocabulary flashcards based on the China study guide and associated key terms.
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16 Terms
Loess
A fine-grained, yellowish, wind-blown silt deposit.
The Mandate of Heaven
When Gods from Heaven 'hold' the leaders to rule.
Filial piety
Showing honor and respect to one's parents.
Confucius
A philosopher whose beliefs were widely followed during his time.
Laozi
An ancient Chinese philosopher and writer, considered the founder of Daoism.
Han Fei
The philosopher that created legalism.
The Analects
A collection of proverbs and wise sayings from Confucius.
The Silk Road
A large network of trade routes connecting China to other regions.
Shi Huangdi
The emperor of the Qin dynasty known for unifying China.
The Boxer Rebellion
An anti-foreign and Christian group that rebelled against foreign influence in China in 1899.
Century of Humiliation
A period when China lost numerous wars and owed European powers extensive reparations.
Sun Yat-sen
The leader who promoted democracy in China and began the Republic.
Chiang Kai-shek
The leader who promised democracy to China in 1928 but later became a dictator.
Mao Zedong
The leader who began the communist party in China.
Current global population
Approximately 8 billion.
Three most populated countries
China, India, and the United States.
