Glossary
This glossary defines words mentioned in the resource as well as other terms relevant to your study of Ancient China.
Word |
Meaning |
artisan |
a person skilled in a craft |
CE |
short for ‘Common Era’; the period after the birth of Jesus Christ. BCE means ‘Before the Common Era’. |
celadon |
Chinese porcelain |
dynasty |
a sequence of rulers from one family. For example, China was under the rule of the Han Dynasty from 206 BC to 220 AD. |
envoy |
a person acting on behalf of a government or leader |
hierarchy |
something that is organised in ranks |
imperial |
relating to an empire, for example the British Empire |
merchant |
someone who buys and sells goods |
nomadic |
someone who wanders without a permanent home |
succour |
give help to someone |