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4
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Type of rule where the ruler owns land and allows others to use it in return for money or service.
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6
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A medical process where fine needles are inserted into various points on the body to cure pain or illness.
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7
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The track across Central Asia that the ancient Chinese traders travelled along selling silk and other goods.
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8
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Planting of crops and tending domesticated animals for food.
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9
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Beautiful handwriting, painted onto silk or paper with a brush.
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10
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Government officials who help run the empire.
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15
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A set of values and beliefs based on the teachings of Confucius.
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16
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A philosophy based on the teaching of Laozi, which is focused on being in harmony with nature.
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17
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The belief in a system where all people under the ruler were subject to the same publicly agreed laws and punishment.
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The Chinese philosophy based on the writings of Laozi.
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2
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Buddhist ideal state of being.
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3
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A succession of rulers from the same family.
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5
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A system of creating standard weights and measure to improve trade and business in an area.
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11
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Way of arranging houses and belongings to please the spirits, help energy flows and promote peace and good fortune.
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12
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A philosophy based on reincarnation and the eightfold path to enlightenment.
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The opposite elements in nature, forming the basis of Taoism. Ying is female, dark, cold and passive; Yang is male, light, hot and active.
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14
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Referring to an empire or large area under control of one government.
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