Beneath the peasants in the Social Structure, were the Artisans and _____.
The invention of _____ in AD 105 made books more available to the people of China, since they didn't have to use silk or wood to write on.
A _____ occurs when a group has exclusive control over the production and distribution of certain goods.
In China's social hierarchy, nobles, scholars, and state officials all assisted the _____ and Governors appointed by the emperor.
Sima Qian is known as the Grand _____ because he did a lot of work in compiling a history of China from the ancient dynasties; he visited the historical sites, interviewed people, and examined artifacts and official records.
Many people who wanted to work for the government studied _____ to learn respect, diligence, kindness, generosity, and truthfulness.
To unify the empire, the Chinese government encouraged _____, which is the process of making conquered people part of Chinese culture.
Reporting to Liu Bang's central government were hundreds of local provincials called _____ .
During the Han Dynasty, many emperors made their _____ the empress...this made many women of the palace compete fiercely for the emperor's attention.
Shi Huangdi established a _____ government, in which a central authority controls the running of a state.
The Xiongnu were fierce _____ known for their deadly archery skills and raids on horseback.
In the middle of the Chinese Social structure were the _____; they produced the food the empire needed.
Most women in ancient China were taught to devote themselves to their _____, with duties at home and work on the family farm.
In addition to taxes, the peasants owed the government a month's worth of labor or _____ service every year; this is how roads, canals, and the Great Wall were built.
As an item for trade, _____ was a luxurious cloth produced with secret techniques.
Ban Zhao is a historian that wrote a famous guide called Lessons for _____; this book taught women to be humble and obedient but also industrious.
At the top of the Chinese society was the _____; it was believed that he had divine authority and created either peace or destruction with his use of power.