| A | B |
|---|
| Zhou dynasty | dynasty in China from around 1045 to 256 B.C.E. |
| Mandate of Heaven | a power or law believed to be granted by god |
| feudalism | a system of government based on landowners and tenants |
| civil servant | a person who works for the government |
| yin | one half of the Daoist concept of opposing forces of nature; the opposite of yang |
| yang | one half of the Daoist concept of opposing forces of nature; the opposite of yin |
| 3 Chinese philosophies | Legalism, Confucianism, Daoism |
| Legalism | a Chinese philosophy that emphasizes strict obedience of laws |
| Confucianism | a Chinese philosophy that emphasizes the proper behavior of people |
| Daoism | a Chinese philosophy that emphasizes living in harmony with nature |
