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== <span style="color: #FFFFFF;">Remembering</span> == * '''Confucianism''' β The "Moral Code" of China: a focus on "Filial Piety" (Respect for elders), "Order," and "Social Harmony." * '''The Mandate of Heaven''' β The "Political Philosophy" that a "King" only has the "Right to Rule" as long as he is "Virtuous." If 'Disasters' happen, the mandate is lost. * '''The Silk Road''' β A "4,000-mile network" of "Trade Routes" linking China to the "Middle East" and "Europe." * '''The Great Wall''' β A "Massive Defense System" built over centuries to "Protect" the empire from "Nomadic Invaders" from the North. * '''Legalism''' β A "Rival Philosophy" to Confucianism: the belief that "People are inherently bad" and need "Strict Laws" and "Harsh Punishments." * '''The Four Great Inventions''' β China's gifts to the world: "Paper," "Printing," "Gunpowder," and "The Compass." * '''The Civil Service Exam''' β A "Merit-based system" where "Government Jobs" were given to those who passed a "Test," not those with "Rich Parents." * '''Dynasty''' β A "Series of Rulers" from the same family (e.g., 'Han,' 'Tang,' 'Ming'). * '''Daoism''' (Taoism) β The philosophy of "Living in Harmony with Nature" (The 'Way' or 'Dao'). * '''Silk''' β The "Secret Fabric" of China: so valuable it was used as "Money" and kept "Secret" on pain of death for 1,000 years. </div> <div style="background-color: #006400; color: #FFFFFF; padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; margin-bottom: 15px;">
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