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

A community of people who share a common culture.

An official who watches others for correct behavior.

Showing no mercy; pitiless.

People assigned to a position in the government.

A system of government employees mainly selected for their skills and knowledge.

a network of trade routes that crossed Asia, connecting China to Central and Southwest Asia.

Representatives of the emperor.

Style of cooking or preparing food.

The teaching of Buddha that life is permeated with suffering caused by desire, that suffering ceases when desire ceases.

Having an effect or impact on the actions, behavior, opinions, etc., of another or others.

A nation that joins another nation in some common effort, such as winning a war.