Classical Civilizations of China-Vocab Crossword
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
 
 
Down: 1) A Chinese philosophical concept concerning the legitimacy of a ruler; it claimed that heaven would bless the authority of just rulers but show displeasure to bad rulers by allowing them to be overthrown. The kings of the Zhou dynasty first used the Mandate to overthrow the Shang dynasty. 2) (551 – 479 BCE) A Chinese philosopher who promoted ideas of morality, justice, social hierarchy, and family loyalty. His ideas eventually became the ethical system of Confucianism. 3) A network of trade routes over land and sea linking Europe and Africa to Asia. It brought cultures of the East and West into contact with one another. 5) A Chinese philosophical tradition that emphasizes harmony with the natural patterns of the universe. It is also spelled as Taoism. 8) (Sixth century BCE) An ancient Chinese philosopher who lived during the Zhou dynasty and has been traditionally considered the founder of Daoism. In most forms of Daoist philosophy he is revered as a deity. Across: 4) (221 – 206 BCE) The first imperial dynasty of China. The dynasty unified China and began construction of what was to become known as the Great Wall of China. 6) A belief system developed by the Chinese philosopher Confucius around 500 BCE, emphasizing the values of obedience and order. It was adopted on a nationwide level by various dynasties throughout Chinese history. 7) A Chinese philosophy based on the idea that people are selfish and cruel by nature. Legalists believe that leaders can only control people's evil nature by creating powerful governments to enforce strict codes of law.
 

 

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