HISTORY ANNUAL WM

Barbarism

A period of uncivilized organization.

Porcelain

A white vitrified translucent ceramic, made in China.

Battering ram

A long, heavy pole that was used by the armies in the past to break down doors of the castles.

Abolish

To officially end or stop.

Concession

A thing that is granted, usually in response to demand.

Naval dockyard

A place where navy’s ships are kept.

Diplomacy

The art of maintaining peaceful relationship between nations or groups.

Confucian idea

The idea deals with personal and government morality, correctness of social relationship, justice, kindness, etc.

Samurai

The Japanese warrior of knight belonging to higher class.

Conscription

Compulsory enlistment for state or mainly in military service.

Shogun

The military or political commander of Japan in the 19th century.

Aamiyo

The powerful nobles in feudal Japan who ruled over large areas of land.