Unit 3 Chapter 2: Ancient China

a series of rulers who are all from the same family

a channel dug by people; used by boats or for irrigation

a city that is its own political unit and has its own ruling

a command; responsibility given by an authority

a social organization in which kings, lords, and peasants are bound together by mutual obligations.

a member of a high social class

a record of events

the study of ideas about knowledge, life, and truth; literally, the love of wisdom

deep respect for one's parents

a high moral standard