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Definition: Sui dynasty emperor in China (581-604 CE) who reunified the country after a period of fragmentation.
Genghis Khan
Definition: Founder of the Mongol Empire in the 13th century, known for his military leadership and the creation of one of the largest empires in history.
empress dowager
Definition: A title for the mother of an emperor who served as regent when the emperor was too young or unable to rule.
Kublai Khan
Definition: Grandson of Genghis Khan and founder of the Yuan Dynasty in China, known for expanding Mongol rule.
Chiang Kai-Shek
Definition: Chinese political and military leader who led the Nationalist government before and during the early stages of World War II.
Sun Yat-sen
Definition: A key figure in the Chinese revolution, founder of the Republic of China, and leader of the Kuomintang (Nationalist Party).
mao Zedong
Definition: Founding father of the People's Republic of China, leader of the Chinese Communist Party, and key figure in the Chinese Revolution.
Marco polo
Definition: Venetian explorer known for his travels to Asia in the 13th century and his influential book, "Il Milione," which introduced Europeans to Asian cultures.
Dalai Lama
Definition: The spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism, believed by followers to be the reincarnation of the Bodhisattva of Compassion.
Buddha
Definition: Siddhartha Gautama, the founder of Buddhism, who attained enlightenment and taught the path to liberation from suffering.
confucius (kong fu zi)
Definition: Chinese philosopher and teacher whose ideas on ethics, morality, and social relationships form the basis of Confucianism.
Lao Zi
Definition: Ancient Chinese philosopher and founder of Daoism, emphasizing living in harmony with the Dao, or the "Way."
Mongol horde
Definition: The Mongol military forces led by Genghis Khan and his successors, known for their swift and organized conquests.
Manchus
ethnic group establishing the qing dynasty in china
Xia
Legendary first dynasty of China, considered semi-mythical.
han
Chinese dynasty (206 BCE - 220 CE) known for contributions to literature, arts, and Silk Road expansion.
qing
Last imperial dynasty of China (1644-1912), established by the Manchus
Yuan
Chinese dynasty (1271-1368) established by Kublai Khan, marking Mongol rule in China
Shang
One of the earliest Chinese dynasties (c. 1600–1046 BCE) known for writing system and bronze artifacts
qin
Short-lived but significant Chinese dynasty (221–206 BCE) that unified China
sui
Chinese dynasty (581–618 CE) that laid the foundation for reunification.
ming
Chinese dynasty (1368–1644) known for naval expeditions and construction of the Forbidden City.
tang
Chinese dynasty (618–907 CE) known for cultural achievements, including poetry, painting,literature
africa
second largest continent, diverse cultures, and geagraphy
Mansa musa
emperor of mali empire in the 14 century
FW DeKlerk
last President of apartheid-era South Africa. He played a crucial role in dismantling apartheid policies and advocating for reforms.
Nelson Mandela
anti-apartheid revolutionary and the first black president of South Africa
Ibn Batuta
Moroccan explorer and scholar who traveled extensively throughout the Islamic world and beyond during the 14th century. His writings provide valuable insights into the societies he encountered
Matthew Perry
U.S. Navy officer known for his role in opening Japan to the West. His arrival in 1854 marked the end of Japan's isolationist policies.
Daimyo
powerful Japanese feudal lords who controlled vast land holdings during the feudal period and played a significant role in the political and military landscape.
emperor
the highest monarch but often serves as a symbolic and ceremonial figurehead
Feudal System
Social and economic structure based on land ownership and hierarchical relationships. It was prevalent in medieval Europe and Japan
Minamoto Yoritomo
Japanese samurai and the founder of the Kamakura shogunate, marking a shift in political power during the feudal era
Samurai
members of the Japanese warrior class during the feudal period. They adhered to a code of ethics known as bushido and served feudal lords
Shogunate
military government of Japan led by a shogun
the fujiwara
influential Japanese family during the Heian period that held significant political power through strategic marriages with the imperial family
Shogun
military dictator of Japan during the feudal era. The position held immense power, effectively controlling the government and military.
Tokugawa Ieyasu
Japanese daimyo and the founder of the Tokugawa shogunate. His victory at the Battle of Sekigahara solidified his control over Japan.
Yamato Clan
the imperial family of Japan, tracing its lineage back to mythical origins. It has been central to Japan's historical identity
Hirohito
emperor of Japan during World War II. His reign witnessed significant historical events, including the surrender and post-war reconstruction.
Mutsuhito
also known as the Meiji Emperor, played a key role in the Meiji Restoration, marking a period of modernization and Westernization in Japan
Kyoiku Mama
overly ambitious mother focused on her child's education and success
General Douglas MacArthur
prominent U.S. military leader who played a crucial role in the Allied occupation of Japan after World War II
Choson
long-lasting Korean dynasty (1392-1910) known for its cultural achievements and Confucian influence
koryo
Korean dynasty that preceded the Choson dynasty. It existed from the 10th to the 14th century
Silla
one of the Three Kingdoms of Korea, known for its advanced culture and arts during the ancient period
roh moo-hyun
was a former president of South Korea, serving from 2003 to 2008
Kim Il sung
the founder and first leader of north korea, playing a central role in shaping the nation’s ideology and policies
Kim Jong il
son of Kim Il-sung and the leader of North Korea after his father's death. His leadership continued the regime's policies
king sejong
Korean king during the Choson Dynasty, known for his contributions to Korean culture, including the creation of the Korean script Hangu
Syngman Rhee
first President of South Korea, serving from 1948 to 1960.
Chandragupta I
Gupta Empire ruler, 319-335 CE, key in Gupta Dynasty, married Licchavi princess, Gupta Golden Age, cultural and economic prosperity.
Akbar
Mughal Emperor known for his policy of religious tolerance, cultural patronage, and administrative reforms, contributing to the flourishing of the Mughal Empire.
Asoka
Indian emperor of the Maurya Dynasty. He is renowned for embracing Buddhism after the Kalinga War and promoting its spread.
Babur
fouder of the mughal empire and a descendant of Timur and Genghis Khan
chandragupta Maurya
founder of the Maurya Dynasty and the first emperor to unify most of the Indian subcontinent under one rule
Dravidians
ethnic group native to the southern regions of India, known for their distinct languages and cultural practices.
Indira Gandhi
the first female Prime Minister of India, serving multiple terms and playing a key role in Indian politics. assassinated by her own bodygaurds
Jawaharlal Nehru
first Prime Minister of India, a central figure in the Indian independence movement, and an advocate for democracy and secularism.
Mohandas Gandhi
often called Mahatma Gandhi, was a leader in the Indian independence movement, advocating nonviolent civil disobedience
Mohammed Jinnah
a key political leader and the founder of Pakistan. He played a crucial role in the creation of the independent state for Muslims.
Rajiv Gandhi
the Prime Minister of India, succeeding his mother Indira Gandhi. His tenure saw economic reforms and technological advancements - also assassinated
rajah
a title used for Indian monarchs or rulers, often associated with princely states.
sikhs
followers of a monotheistic religion founded in the 15th century by Guru Nanak. It originated in the Indian subcontinent
Prehistory
the period of time before written records and documented history. It encompasses the Stone Age, Bronze Age, and Iron Age.
Australopithecus
an extinct genus of hominins that lived in Africa between 4 and 2 million years ago. "Lucy" is a famous Australopithecus fossil
Homo Sapiens
the species to which all modern human beings belong. It emerged in Africa around 300,000 years ago - wise man
Anthropologist
a social scientist who studies human societies, cultures, and their development, often through fieldwork and direct observation
archaeologist
a researcher who studies past human societies by examining artifacts, structures, and other physical remains.
Homo erectus
extinct species of hominin that lived from approximately 2 million to 140,000 years ago - upright man
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