This glossary defines words mentioned in the resource as well as other terms relevant to your study of Ancient China.
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Word |
Meaning |
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artisan |
a person who is skilled in a craft |
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BCE |
before the Common Era |
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castration |
to remove the testicles of a man |
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itinerary |
a plan that briefly lists details of a holiday |
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legalism |
a system based on strict obedience of the law |
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mausoleum |
a large elaborate tomb building |
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megalomania |
an excessive desire for total power and control |
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philosophy |
a set of beliefs and principles |