1. Ancient China Vocabulary Part 2

2. Emperor The supreme ruler of an empire or group of states under one government

3. Legalism Actions that help the emperor and the state should be encouraged by a strict system of rewards and severe punishments

4. Daoism A type of religion centered in the belief that nature should guide people in their lives

5. Confucianism A religion centered in the belief that people should lead good lives by studying ancient traditions and respecting one’s family

6. famine A widespread shortage of food