Buddhism A religion based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, they believed there were 8 basics laws to guide people to live a life not to easy but not too strict.

Confucianism A philosophy taught by Confucius that stressed proper relationships and respect

The spread of ethnic ideas and customs to other areas of the world. Cultural Diffusion The spread of ethnic ideas and customs to other areas of the world.

Daoism A philosophy whose name means “the Way (to happiness)”, they believed that all should live in harmony with nature

A series of rulers from the same family Dynasty A series of rulers from the same family

Filial Piety A teaching of Confucianism, it was a belief that children should respect and show devotion to their parents.

Time in ancient China when Liu Bang ended civil war and reunited China Han Dynasty Time in ancient China when Liu Bang ended civil war and reunited China

A philosophy stressing the strict use of laws to control behavior Legalism A philosophy stressing the strict use of laws to control behavior

Ancient Chinese belief that a ruler had the gods’ approval Mandate of Heaven Ancient Chinese belief that a ruler had the gods’ approval

A bone or shell used in Shang Dynasty religious rituals Oracle Bone A bone or shell used in Shang Dynasty religious rituals

A picture or drawing that represents a word or an idea pictograph A picture or drawing that represents a word or an idea

Way of looking at life and thinking about things philosophy Way of looking at life and thinking about things

Qin Dynasty Time in ancient China when Shi Huangdi was emperor and built the Great Wall.

An expensive and rare fabric that the Chinese made and traded Silk An expensive and rare fabric that the Chinese made and traded

An overland trade route that linked China to the west Silk Roads An overland trade route that linked China to the west

Time in ancient China when writing using pictographs was invented. Shang Dynasty Time in ancient China when writing using pictographs was invented.

Emperor of the Qin Dynasty who built the Great Wall Shi Huangdi Emperor of the Qin Dynasty who built the Great Wall

Warring States A period from 481 BCE to 221 BCE of great conflict and war in Ancient China.

Involving the continents of Asia and Europe Trans-Eurasian Involving the continents of Asia and Europe Skip this word!