Unit 2 Vocabulary (Imperial China & East Asia)

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Administrative

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Of or pertaining to administration or management.

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Buddhism

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A spiritual tradition that focuses on personal spiritual development and the attainment of a deep insight into the true nature of life.

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Bureaucrat

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An official in a government office, especially one who follows rules and routines rather than personal judgment.

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Civil Service Exam

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A series of rigorous tests used in ancient China to select candidates for government positions based on merit rather than birthright.

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Confederation

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A group of nations or peoples joined together in an alliance or league.

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Confucianism

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A philosophical and ethical system based on the teachings of Confucius, emphasizing moral integrity, social harmony, and respect for authority.

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Cultural Exchange

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The process of sharing and adopting cultural elements, such as art, religion, and language, between different societies.

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Democratic

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A system of government in which power is vested in the people, who rule either directly or through freely elected representatives.

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Dynasty

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A series of rulers from the same family or lineage that maintain power over a period of time.

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Feudalism

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A social system in which land is held by nobles in exchange for military service, with peasants working the land for the nobility.