Vocabulary Week 13. Xia Dynasty The first dynasty in Chinas history. Developed flood control for the...

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Shang Dynasty First documented dynasty of China. *Category*: Culture

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Page 1: Vocabulary Week 13. Xia Dynasty The first dynasty in Chinas history. Developed flood control for the Yellow River. *Category*: Culture.

Vocabulary Week 13

Page 2: Vocabulary Week 13. Xia Dynasty The first dynasty in Chinas history. Developed flood control for the Yellow River. *Category*: Culture.

Xia Dynasty

The “first” dynasty in China’s history. Developed flood control for the Yellow River.

*Category*: Culture

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Shang DynastyFirst documented dynasty of China.

*Category*: Culture

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Zhou Dynasty Third dynasty of China, and the longest lasting dynasty

*Category*: Culture

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Mandate of HeavenA Chinese concept used to justify the rule of kings and emperors. Just/fair rulers were said to have the Mandate of Heaven.

*Category*: Government

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Oracle BonesAncient Chinese characters found on animal bones or turtle shells used in divination in ancient China*Category*: Culture

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Dynastic CycleThe cycle that the dynasties went through from their beginning to end:1- New ruler rises2- Unifies power and territory3- Economic growth peaks4- Corruption/taxes cause fall 5- Dynasty collapses

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JadeTypically green gemstones that take a high polish.Carved into jewelry and sculptures

*Category*: Culture

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PotteryOne of the oldest and most widespread of the decorated arts, consisting mainly of functional objects (plates, bowls)*Category*: Culture

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SilkwormA moth whose larva spins a large amount of strong silk in constructing it’s cocoon

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DikeA bank usually of earth, constructed to control or confine water

*Category*: Geography

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CentralizationTo concentrate by placing power and authority in a center or central organization

*Category*: Government

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Lady HaoQueen that became a military general and priestess

*Category*: Government