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idea that emperors were granted the divine right to rule
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the majority of the Chinese population were ______.
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period in China from 426-221 B.C. marked by conflict between the different regions
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system that characterized Han government and required those seeking bureaucratic positions to pass rigorous examination
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philosophy that emphasizes the patriarchal family
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founder of religion who was born as Indian prince Siddhartha Gautama
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government policy that emphasized strict adherence to the law and greater efficiency over tradition
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famous author of Sanskrit poetry and drama
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cycle of birth and death
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founder of Taoism
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release of the soul from samsara
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Empire during which Indian civilization experienced a "Golden Age"
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law of action and reaction that governs life
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invaders that overran the Gupta Empire
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dynasty during which two major philosophies, Taoism and Confucianism, were established
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dynasty responsible for unification of China
