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Dao/tao-(in Chinese philosophy) the absolute principle underlying the universe, combining within itself the principles of yin and yang and signifying the way, or code of behavior, that is in harmony with the natural order. The interpretation of Tao in the Tao-te-Ching developed into the philosophical religion of Taoism
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Animism- the attribution of a soul to plants, inanimate objects, and natural phenomena |
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Codification- the process of collecting and restating the law of a jurisdiction in certain areas, usually by subject, forming a legal code, i.e. a codex (book) of law. Codification is the defining feature of civil law jurisdictions.
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Caste System- a class structure that is determined by birth. Loosely, it means that in some societies, if your parents are poor, you're going to be poor, too. Same goes for being rich, if you're a glass-half-full person
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Classical-relating to ancient Greek or Latin literature, art, or culture
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City State- a city that with its surrounding territory forms an independent state.
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Enlightenment- European intellectual movement of the late 17th and 18th centuries emphasizing reason and individualism rather than tradition. It was heavily influenced by 17th-century philosophers such as Descartes, Locke, and Newton, and its prominent exponents include Kant, Goethe, Voltaire, Rousseau, and Adam Smith.
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Filial Piety- is a virtue of respect for one's father, elders, and ancestors. The Confucian classic Xiao Jing or Classic of Xiào, thought to be written around the Qin-Han period
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Ancestor veneration-the custom of venerating deceased ancestors who are considered still a part of the family and whose spirits are believed to have the power to intervene in the affairs of the living.
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Hellenistic- relating to Greek history, language, and culture from the death of Alexander the Great to the defeat of Cleopatra and Mark Antony by Octavian in 31 BC. During this period Greek culture flourished, spreading through the Mediterranean and into the Near East and Asia and centering on Alexandria in Egypt and Pergamum in Turkey.
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Merchants-a person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially one dealing with foreign countries or supplying merchandise to a particular trade.
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Missionaries-a person sent on a religious mission, especially one sent to promote Christianity in a foreign country.
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Manifestations-an event, action, or object that clearly shows or embodies something, especially a theory or an abstract idea.
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Diaspora- jews living outside Israel. * dispersion of the Jews beyond Israel. * dispersion of any people from their original homeland |
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Bodhisattva-in Mahayana Buddhism) a person who is able to reach nirvana but delays doing so out of compassion in order to save suffering beings.
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Monarchy- a form of government with a monarch at the head
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Rajas- (in Vedanta) the element or mode of prakriti associated with passion, energy, and movement.
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Rents-a person's parents
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Republic- a state in which supreme power is held by the people and their elected representatives, and which has an elected or nominated president rather than a monarch.
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Rituals-a religious or solemn ceremony consisting of a series of actions performed according to a prescribed order.
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Scriptures-the sacred writings of Christianity contained in the Bible
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Monsoon winds- giant sea and land breezes produced by seasonal changes in circulation. One of the most interesting questions one can ask, with regard to climate change, is whether global warming will favor the zonal circulation (i.e.
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Reincarnation-the rebirth of a soul in a new body.
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Social harmony- People of all faith, nation, colour irrespective of all these differences living peacefully in mutual trust as a society
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Sanskrit scriptures-the classical language of Hinduism, is the oldest and the most systematic language in the world.
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Shamanism-
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Monastery-a building or buildings occupied by a community of monks living under religious vows
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Sinicization-to make Chinese in character or bring under Chinese influence
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Universal truths- superior to life, time, and existence. A realistic higher being is absolutely 100% incomprehensible to the human mind (god is a manifestation for people to cope with the fact that they have no idea what their purpose is)
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Shamanism-the animistic religion of northern Asia, embracing a belief in powerful spirits that can be influenced only by shamans.
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