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7808603888Christianitythe religion based on the person and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth, or its beliefs and practices0
7808610132Judaismthe monotheistic religion of the Jews1
7808625729Hinduisma major religious and cultural tradition of South Asia, developed from Vedic religion.2
7808652297Buddhisma religion, originated in India by Buddha (Gautama) and later spreading to China, Burma, Japan, Tibet, and parts of southeast Asia.3
7808677630Ancestor Venerationthe 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.4
7808712966Animismthe belief in a supernatural power that organizes and animates the material universe.5
7808725503Bodhisattvaa person who is able to reach nirvana but delays doing so out of compassion in order to save suffering beings.6
7808739414Caste Systemis a class structure that is determined by birth. If you are born rich you are rich. If you are born poor you are poor.7
7808767153City-statea city that with its surrounding territory forms an independent state.8
7808782161Classicalrelating to ancient Greek or Latin literature, art, or culture.9
7808792954Codificationthe action or process of arranging laws or rules according to a system or plan.10
7808832867Diaspora/diasporic communitiesIn Greek diaspora means "scatter about". The Greek Empire was scattered around Europe. Making them divided.11
7808872573Enlightenmentthe action of enlightening or the state of being enlightened12
7808902895Filial pietyIn confucian it is a virtue of respect for one's parents, elders, and ancestors.13
7808935292HellenisticThe Empire that was created by Alexander The Great. It spread through the Mediterranean and East Asia.14
7808999386Manifestationan event, action, or object that clearly shows or embodies something, especially a theory or an abstract idea.15
7809031972Merchanta person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially one dealing with foreign countries or supplying merchandise to a particular trade.16
7809036571Missionariesa person sent on a religious mission, especially one sent to promote Christianity in a foreign country.17
7809051141Monarchya form of government with a monarch at the head18
7809065127Monasticrelating to monks, nuns, or others living under religious vows, or the buildings in which they live19
7809080958Monsoon WindsSeasonal in the Indian Ocean.20
7809097066Rajasthe element or mode of prakriti associated with passion, energy, and movement21
7809132272Alexander the GreatConqueror of the Persian Empire.22

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