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21 Cards in this Set
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samurai
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a warrior serving a Japanese feudal lord and practicing a code of conduct which valued honor over life
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shogun
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any of a line of military governors ruling Japan until the revolution of 1867-68
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Golden Horde
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a body of Mongols that overran eastern Europe in the 13th century and dominated Russia until 1486
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nomadic
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a member of a people that has no fixed home but wanders from place to place
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dauntless
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not discouraged or frightened : FEARLESS
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Shinto
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a religion native to Japan
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caravan
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a group (as of merchants or pilgrims) traveling together on a long journey through desert or dangerous regions
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Khan
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a Mongolian leader
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siege
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the placing of an army around a fortified place or city to force it to surrender
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sandbags
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a bag filled with sand
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storming ladders
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ladders used in war to climb a wall while attacking
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yurts
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a light round tent of skins or felt used by nomads in central Asia
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shrewd
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showing quick practical cleverness : ASTUTE; also : marked by clever dealing that takes advantage
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ruthless
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having no pity : MERCILESS, CRUEL
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ambitious
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controlled by or having ambition
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undisputed
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generally agreed upon; not subject to dispute; accepted without question
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gigantic
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being beyond the ordinary or expected (as in size, weight, or strength)
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siege train
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artillery adapted for attacking fortified places
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horde
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a wandering people or tribe
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tolerance
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1 a : ability to put up with something harmful or unpleasant b : the ability to adjust to a food or drug so that its effects are experienced less strongly
2 : sympathy for or acceptance of feelings, habits, or beliefs that are different from one's own |
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Cathay
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an old name for China
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