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Concepts (39) calligraphy (1) silk (1) tea (1) warrior code (1) chariot (1) family (1) feng shui (1) fortification (1) merchants (1) sentry (1) advancing into battle (1) ancient currency (1) armor (1) astronomical calendars (1) author (1) battle (1) battle tactics (1) catapult (1) courtyard (1) dragon motifs (1) dumplings (1) entertainment (1) family structure (1) flood myth (1) generals (1) government (1) herald (1) house structure (1) inaction (1) marriage (1) medicine (1) pagoda (1) religion (1) rituals (1) salt (1) siege warfare tactics (1) solar deities (1) telescopes (1) warfare in ancient china (1) more
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1 calligraphy Ancient China In ancient China, calligraphy was valued as a crucial skill for scholars and officials. 3
2 silk Ancient China Silk was highly valued in Ancient China for clothing and trade, and played a central role in Silk Road trade. 3
3 tea Ancient China Tea was an essential part of daily life, status, and traditional medicine in ancient China. 3
4 warrior code Ancient China The warrior code in Ancient China emphasizes loyalty, righteousness, pursuit of justice, and had a significant impact on martial arts and honor. 3
5 chariot Ancient China In ancient Chinese society, chariots represented elite status and power. 2
6 family Ancient China Respect for elders and ancestors was central to ancient Chinese family life. 2
7 feng shui ancient China Feng shui is an ancient Chinese concept that emphasizes energy flow and harmonious object placement in the environment. 2
8 fortification ancient China The Great Wall was built in ancient China to defend against invasions from northern nomadic tribes. 2
9 merchants Ancient China Merchants in Ancient China were viewed with suspicion and had lower social status compared to other occupations. 2
10 sentry Ancient China In Ancient China, sentries protected buildings and alerted to potential threats. 2
11 advancing into battle Ancient China The importance of advancing into battle with honor and discipline was crucial for samurai and warriors in ancient Chinese culture. 1
12 ancient currency Ancient China In ancient China, cowrie shells, spades, and knives were used as forms of currency alongside coins. 1
13 armor Ancient China Armor, including lamellar and scale armor, was important for protection in battles for ancient Chinese warriors. 1
14 astronomical calendars Ancient China Ancient Chinese astronomical calendars were used for astrology, mythology, and cultural festivals. 1
15 author Ancient China Authors in Ancient China were highly respected for their wisdom and intellectual abilities. 1
16 battle Ancient China In Ancient China, battles involved large armies, strategy, and often took place in hilly or mountainous terrain. 1
17 battle tactics Ancient China Ancient Chinese battle tactics focused on strategic positioning and complex formations such as 'lying-dragon' and 'crane-wing'. 1
18 catapult Ancient China The ancient Chinese used catapults to launch fire, explosive projectiles, and spread propaganda. 1
19 courtyard Ancient China Courtyards were a central feature of Ancient Chinese residential architecture, serving as a space for ventilation, light, and socializing. 1
20 dragon motifs Ancient China Dragon motifs were symbolic and common in architectural ornamentation in Ancient China, representing power, strength, and good luck. 1
21 dumplings Ancient China Dumplings have ancient roots in Chinese culture as they were originally created as an offering to gods and ancestors. 1
22 entertainment Ancient China In Ancient China, calligraphy, painting, poetry, and music were highly valued forms of entertainment. 1
23 family structure Ancient China In Ancient China, family structure prioritized filial piety and respect for elders. 1
24 flood myth Ancient China Ancient Chinese flood myth symbolizes divine punishment for human arrogance or wrongdoing. 1
25 generals Ancient China In ancient China, generals were influential military leaders who also held significant political power. 1
26 government Ancient China The government in ancient China was heavily influenced by a centralized bureaucracy and Confucian principles. 1
27 herald Ancient China Heralds in Ancient China announced the arrival of the emperor and other dignitaries and communicated official announcements to the people. 1
28 house structure Ancient China Ancient Chinese houses were structured with a courtyard as a symbol of harmony and unity. 1
29 inaction Ancient China In ancient China, inaction was valued as a form of contemplation and self-discipline, often associated with wisdom. 1
30 marriage Ancient China Marriages in ancient China were typically arranged by families and subject to strict social and economic customs. 1
31 medicine Ancient China Ancient Chinese medicine utilizes herbal remedies and traditional beliefs. 1
32 pagoda Ancient China Pagodas in ancient Chinese culture are traditional and sacred buildings with multiple tiers and curved eaves. 1
33 religion Ancient China Religious beliefs in ancient China were influenced by ancestor worship, Daoism, Confucianism, and later Buddhism. 1
34 rituals Ancient China Ancient Chinese society was deeply rooted in rituals and ceremonies, such as ancestor worship, which held significant cultural and spiritual importance. 1
35 salt Ancient China Salt held great symbolic and practical importance in Ancient Chinese culture, representing purity, wealth, and preservation, as well as playing a key role in trade, taxation, and religious ceremonies. 1
36 siege warfare tactics Ancient China Ancient China developed advanced siege warfare tactics and technologies for besieging enemy fortifications. 1
37 solar deities Ancient China Ancient Chinese culture revered solar deities as essential divine beings associated with creation myths. 1
38 telescopes Ancient China Ancient Chinese culture historically used telescopes for celestial observations and astrology, but they have less practical application in modern daily life. 1
39 warfare in ancient china Ancient China Warfare in ancient China was depicted as a noble pursuit with a focus on honor and strategy. 1