Ancient China - Glossary of Terms_1

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This set of flashcards contains words and meanings related to your Year 7 study of ancient China.
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CIVILISATION Term used to describe a society that has towns, religion, culture and a complex form of government.
ISOLATED - Cut off from - Separate from - Having no contact with
DYNASTY (plural: DYNASTIES) A line of rulers from the same family, and the time period during which they ruled.
PRIMARY SOURCE A source that was created at the time / in the time being investigated, e.g.: - bones, skeletons, items found in tombs - art : paintings, mosaics, sculptures - pottery, tools, weapons - household utensils, toys - letters, diaries, photographs
BARBARIANS Term used by the Chinese to describe anyone who was not Chinese or who lived outside Chinese borders.
MANDATE OF HEAVEN -Emperors/Rulers selected by Gods -Control the Kingdom
MAUSOLEUM A big tomb
INSCRIPTION -Writing/Engravings -Hard/Metal Surfaces
BUREAUCRAT -A Government Official
ARTISAN -Carpenter -Artist -Made things with their hands
GENTRY -Good Social Position -Noble
CONSCRIPTION -forced soldiers
MERCHANT -Trader Supplying Good -Foreign Countries
SCHOLAR -Specialist -Certain Section of Study
INFANTRY -Foot Soldiers
ARMOURER -maker -supplier -weapon repairer
NOMADIC -No Set Home -Moves Home When Necessary
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