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The branch of knowledge dealing with past events.

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Bhagavad Gita

History; World history

A Hindu holy book where the god Krishna teaches the importance of selflessness, performing religious duties, and of devotion to God.

mulattoes

History; World history

In colonial Latin America, Spanish/African who were denied basic political, economic, and social rights due to their mixed heritage.

papyrus scrolls

History; World history

Paper like material made from the reeds of the papyrus plant. It was used by the Egyptians for the writing and storing of documents.

Korean bridge

History; World history

The term given to process in which cultural diffusion occurred between China and Japan though Korean contact with both civilizations.

movable type printing machines

History; World history

A printing machine that used individual letters that could be moved after each printing. This allowed for faster and easier printing.

Pan Slavism

History; World history

Nationalistic movement which emphasized the unity of all Slavic peoples, and sought to end foreign control of various Slavic nations.

Vedas

History; World history

A Hindu holy book which is a collection of Aryan hymns that were transmitted orally before being written down in the 6th century BCE.