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Dynastic cycle
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The rise and fall of Chinese dynasties
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Oracle bone
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Used by Shang priest to predict future; helped archaeologists read ancient Chinese
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Calligraphy
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Chinese writing-now all beatiful handwriting
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Feudalism
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Lord giving up land, but owes military service to lord
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Mandate of Heaven
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Divine right to rule
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Middle Kingdom in China
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Chinese believed in the center of the universe
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Yin and yang
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Two forces in the universe that must be in balance: yin=female; yang=male
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Shang dynasty
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First large dynasty in China
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Zhou dynasty (Jo)
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Conquered the Shang; it ruled for 800 years; feudalism
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