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Confucianism

A philosophy emphasizing hierarchical relationships in society and the practice of filial piety.

Filial Piety

A practice of honoring one’s ancestors and parents.

Neo-Confucianism

A revival that includes Buddhist and Daoist philosophical ideas.

Buddhism

A religion that emphasizes the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path, with branches like Mahayana, Theravada, and Tibetan.

Champa Rice

A drought-resistant and high-yield crop introduced during the Song Dynasty.

Tributary Relationship

A system where a state pays tribute to a more powerful state, often seen in Korea and Vietnam's relations with China.

Mahayana Buddhism

A branch of Buddhism that teaches the availability of Buddhist teachings to all and emphasizes compassion.

Theravada Buddhism

The original form of Buddhism, which is more restrictive and often practiced only by monks.

Filial Piety

The practice of showing honor and respect for one's ancestors and parents.

Abbasid Caliphate

An Islamic caliphate that was influential during the Golden Age of Islam and later gave rise to new empires.

Ottoman Empire

The most significant Islamic empire that utilized gunpowder technology and expanded its territory significantly.

Peasants' Revolts

Uprisings led by the lower classes against oppressive systems or practices, often seen during the transition to industrial economies.

Bhakti Movement

A Hindu movement that emphasized personal devotion to a single god and rejected the rigidity of the caste system.

Sufism

A mystical branch of Islam that seeks a personal experience of God.

Zamindar System

Mughal system where local landowners collected taxes on behalf of the empire.

Civil Service Exams

Examinations used to select candidates for the bureaucracy in imperial China and later adopted by other cultures.

Caste System

A hierarchical structure in Hindu society that dictates social status based on birth.

Capitol of the Ottoman Empire

Istanbul, formerly known as Constantinople, which was captured during Mehmed II's rule.

Economic Imperialism

The act of extending a country's influence through economic means.

Berlin Wall

A barrier that divided East and West Berlin from 1961 to 1989, symbolizing the Cold War.

Communism

A political ideology aiming for a classless society and collective ownership of production.

Non-Aligned Movement

A collective of countries that did not formally align with either the U.S. or the Soviet Union during the Cold War.

Proxy War

A conflict where two opposing countries support combatants in a third country.