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Chapter 5
China Bull
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12/08/2005

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pagoda
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type of buddhist temple built int the form of a tower
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People's Republic of China
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communist nation of china
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stupa
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certain type of buddhist shrine or pagoda, that usually holds sacred images, offerings and relics
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Taoism
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one of the ancient religions of China. the originals sought to live in harmony with nature.
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Tao-Te-Ching
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The Book OF Tao, a mystical text that is thought to have been written by Lao-tzu..... upon which Taoism is based.
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Buddha
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"The Enlightened One" A Prince- Siddhartha Gautama lived over 2,500 years ago in India. Gave up a love of riches to try to find a way to end human suffering. He achieved great insight.
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Buddhism
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ancient religion based on the teaching of Buddha
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Confucianism
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One of 3 Tradtional religions of China. Based on the teaching of a philosopher named Confucius. Came up with a system of rules for proper behavior and for good government that played and extremely important role in shaping the civilization of China.
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Confucius
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Ancient Chinese philosopher, developed rules for personal behavior that promoted mutual respest, generosity, honor, strong family bonds, and a deep sense of duty to society.
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dynasty
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powerful family that produces a series of rulers over several generations.
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Lao-Tzu
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Ancient philosopher who lived around 500 B.C. Many people believe he was the founder of Taoism and source of many of the ideas found in the book of Tao.
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1766 B.C.
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Date Shang Dynasty begins
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551 B.C.
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Date Confucius is born
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1949
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Date Chinese communists defeat the nationalist chinese and establish the People's Republic of China
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Shang Dynasty
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Earliest civilization of China
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tao
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"The Way"
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Han
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Buddhism was introduced from india into China in the _______ Dynasty
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