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Lao Tze

History; World history

(570-490 BCE?) Chinese philosopher credited with originating Taoism/Daoism. His teachings were collected and published as the Tao-te Ching.

Marshall Plan

History; World history

Economic aid from the United States used to rebuild Europe after World War II. Named after United States Secretary of State George Marshall.

Mesoamerican

History; World history

A region of Central America, Mexico, and South America where several pre-Columbian civilizations lived including the Maya, Inca, and Aztecs.

Hirohito

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(1901-1989) Emperor of Japan from 1926 until 1989. He is the last Japanese emperor to be considered divine. Led Japan through World War II.

Cyrillic

History; World history

An alphabet created by Eastern Orthodox monks for the Slavic language. It is based on Greek, and still used through the various Slavic countries today, such as Russia.

United Nations Childrens Fund (UNICEF)

History; World history

An organisation within the United Nations that works to provide food, clothing, and other assistance to children in need around the world. UNICEF was founded in 1946.

Czar Nicholas II

History; World history

(1868-1918) Czar of Russia (1894-1917). He was overthrown during the Russian Revolution of 1917. Later, he and his family were killed by the revolutions leadership.