| A | B |
|---|
| dynasty | series of rulers from one family |
| merit system | hiring government officials on their ability to do the job, rather than on their wealth or social position |
| porcelain | strong and beautiful type of ceramic (“china”) |
| movable type | each character or piece of type is a separate piece that can be moved and reused |
| samurai | warriors in Japan; means “those who serve” |
| daimyo | estate owners in Japan |
| bushido | rules of behavior for warriors |
| feudal system | system of government in which less powerful people promise loyalty to a more powerful people |
| shogun | most powerful lord in Japan |
| hinduism | a religion and way of life that developed in India over a long period of time |
| caste system | strict system of social classes that controlled every part of everyday life |
| sultan | Muslim king |
