Lingchi

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Write what each word means, using the article.

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1. What is the crimes warranting lingchi?Reserved for the most heinous offenses, including treason, regicide, and severe rebellion
2. What was Lingchi and why was it called "death by a thousand cuts"?Lingchi was a very long punishment where many small cuts were made to a person. It was called "death by a thousand cuts" because it involved many tiny slices that caused a lot of pain.
3. When did Lingchi start and when did it stop being used in China?Lingchi started during the Liao Dynasty and became official during the Song Dynasty. It was stopped in 1905.

Lingchi: A historical Chinese execution method characterized by slow, deliberate slicing of the body, often translated as 'death by a thousand cuts'.
Capital Punishment: The legally authorized killing of someone as punishment for a crime.
Treason: The offense of attempting to overthrow or betray one's country, government, or ruler.