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A Mauryan emperor of India, renowned for his conversion to Buddhism and promotion of peace, non-violence, and welfare throughout his empire after the Kalinga War.
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The process by which individuals or groups adopt the culture, practices, and beliefs of another group, often losing their original identity in the process.
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A system of government in which important decisions are made by state officials rather than elected representatives, often organized into a hierarchical structure.
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Government A form of government in which power and decision-making are concentrated in a central authority, often at the national level.
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Service The permanent professional branches of a government’s administration, often employed through exams or merit rather than political appointments.
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A philosophical and ethical system based on the teachings of Confucius, emphasizing moral integrity, filial piety, and the importance of social harmony.
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The act of changing one's religious beliefs, often involving the adoption of a new faith or religious identity.
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To make certain that something happens or is the case.
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A Chinese custom practiced historically, involving the binding of young girls' feet to prevent them from growing, which was considered a status symbol of beauty and refinement.
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A period of great peace, prosperity, and cultural development in a society, often marked by achievements in the arts, sciences, and governance.
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A massive canal system in China that connected the Yellow and Yangtze rivers, facilitating trade and transportation throughout the empire.
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A classical Sanskrit writer, widely regarded as one of the greatest poets and dramatists in ancient India.
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A major branch of Buddhism that emphasizes compassion, the bodhisattva ideal, and the belief in the possibility of attaining enlightenment for all beings.
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To keep in existence or continue a practice, system, or structure over time.
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Related to war or the military, often used to describe skills, training, or laws governing armed forces.
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A system of society or government in which women hold the primary power and leadership roles, often within families or tribes.
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The exclusive control of a commodity or service in a particular market, preventing competition.
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A printing technology that uses individual, movable letters and characters, first invented in China, allowing for greater efficiency in printing texts.
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A system of society or government in which men hold the primary power and leadership roles, especially within families and social hierarchies.
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A person who travels to a sacred place for religious reasons, often undertaking a journey of spiritual significance.
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A network of trade routes connecting the East and West, facilitating the exchange of goods, culture, and ideas between China, India, the Middle East, and Europe.
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Dome-shaped structures that serve as Buddhist shrines, often housing relics of the Buddha or other sacred objects.
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One of the oldest forms of Buddhism, emphasizing individual enlightenment, meditation, and adherence to the teachings of the Buddha.
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Ancient sacred texts of Hinduism, consisting of hymns, rituals, and spiritual teachings written in Sanskrit.
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The health, happiness, and well-being of individuals or groups, often supported by government programs designed to ensure basic needs are met.
