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