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3. Classical China
Ap World History - Summerville High School
Term | Definition |
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Shi Huangdi | first emperor of China; founder of Qin dynasty in 221 B.C. |
Qin | dynasty (221–207 B.C.E.) founded at the end of the Warring States period following the decline of the Zhou dynasty; fell in 207 B.C.E. |
Han | dynasty succeeding the Qin ruled from 202 B.C.E. to 220 C.E. |
Zhou | originally a vassal family of the Shang; possibly Turkic in origin; overthrew Shang and established 2nd Chinese dynasty (1122–256 B.C.E.). |
Great Wall | Chinese defensive fortification built to keep out northern nomadic invaders; began during the reign of Shi Huangdi. (Qin dynasty) |
Confucius | aka Kong Fuiz; major Chinese philosopher born in 6th century B.C.E.; sayings collected in Analects; philosophy based on the need for restoration of order through advice of superior men to be found among the shi. |