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HISTORY ANNUAL WM

1) A period of Barbarism: A period of uncivilized organization.

2) Porcelain: A white vitrified translucent ceramic, made in China.

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

4) Abolish: To officially end or stop.

5) Concession: A thing that is granted, usually in response to demand.

6) Naval dockyard: A place where navy’s ships are kept.

7) Diplomacy: The art of maintaining peaceful relationship between nations or groups.

8) Confucian idea: The idea deals with personal and government morality. Correctness of social relationship, justice, kindness, etc.

9) Samurai: The Japanese warrior of knight belonging to higher class.

10) Conscription: Compulsory enlistment for state or mainly in military service.

11) Shogun: The military or political commander of Japan in the 19th century.

12) Aamiyo: The powerful nobles in feudal Japan who ruled over large areas of land.