Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Definition
A Chinese political philosophy emphasizing strict laws and state control that was rejected in favor of Confucianism and other belief systems during certain periods.
AP course connection
Topic 1.1: 1.1 Developments in East Asia from 1200-1450