Ancient China Vocabulary Part 2
Emperor The supreme ruler of an empire or group of states under one government
Legalism Actions that help the emperor and the state should be encouraged by a strict system of rewards and severe punishments
Daoism A type of religion centered in the belief that nature should guide people in their lives
Confucianism A religion centered in the belief that people should lead good lives by studying ancient traditions and respecting one’s family
famine A widespread shortage of food