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Hirohito
History; World history
(1901-1989) Emperor of Japan from 1926 until 1989. He is the last Japanese emperor to be considered divine. Led Japan through World War II.
Lao Tze
History; World history
(570-490 BCE?) Chinese philosopher credited with originating Taoism/Daoism. His teachings were collected and published as the Tao-te Ching.
Mestizos
History; World history
In colonial Latin America, Spanish/Native America who were denied basic political, economic, and social rights due to their mixed heritage.
Stupa
History; World history
A Buddhist shrine or temple in India. This form of architecture made its way to China where it was altered slightly and renamed the pagoda.
bill of exchange
History; World history
A document purchased from a bank that allowed a person to travel without having to carry large amounts of money. Worked like a modern check.
civil service exam
History; World history
In China, it was an exam based on Confucian teachings that was used to select people for various government service jobs in the bureaucracy.
Marshall Plan
History; World history
Economic aid from the United States used to rebuild Europe after World War II. Named after United States Secretary of State George Marshall.
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