A set of beliefs about the world and how to live.

The devotion of children to their parents.

Life after death.

False beliefs based on fear and ignorance.

A community of people who share a common culture.

Vast Chinese defensive fortification begun in the 3rd century B.C. and running along the northern border of the country.

To make the same.

A Chinese philosophy that was devoted to strengthen and expand the state through increased agricultural work and military service.

An official who watches others for correct behavior.

Showing no mercy; pitiless.