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8 Cards in this Set
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Confucius
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Chinese Philosopher/Teacher. Influenced and set examples that many Chinese follow. His philosophy introduced how a society should function if people treat each other with respect
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Tang Taizong
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Ruled China from 636-649. China grew and entered a Golden Age
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Dynasty
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A series of rulers from one family
Tang 618-907 Song 960-1279 |
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Merit System
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Chinese System developed to hire government officials. Officials had to pass tests and prove their abilities to hold office
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Silk Road
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Trade route stretching from China to the Middle East/Mediterranean
The Chinese traded silk, porcelain, tea. |
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Porcelain
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A strong type of ceramic. The process was developed during the Tang dynasty. Known as “Fine China”
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Grand Canal
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A man-made canal 1000 miles long that connects the Huange He and Yagzi Rivers. The canal united Northern and Southern China
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Moveable Type
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Invented by the Chinese in 1045. Each symbol or letter is carved out of wood and arranged to make words. This led to mass production of books.
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