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Indulgence
History; World history
Letters of forgiveness for one's sins provided by the mediaeval Church, and one of the causes of the Reformation.
Enlightened despots
History; World history
A monarch who retains absolute control of their country while also enacting reform based on Enlightenment ideas.
Balance of power
History; World history
A political policy in which countries attempt to preserve peace by keeping an equal military and economic status.
Matthew Perry
History; World history
(1794-1858) Commodore. United States Navy officer who is responsible for opening Japan to trade and imperialism.
Aristarchus
History; World history
(310?-250? BCE) Greek scientist who first stated that the Earth revolved around the Sun, and rotated on its axis.
Sikhism
History; World history
A belief system which blends Hindu traditions with Islamic monotheistic traditions. Based in India and Pakistan.
Fascism
History; World history
A system of government that promotes extreme nationalism, repression, anticommunism, and is ruled by a dictator.
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