Hirohito
(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.
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World History
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Hippocratic Oath
An promise made new physicians to treat all people fairly, and to seek to preserve life. Named after a ancient Greek physician who is credited with writing it.
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Hippocrates
(460?-377? BCE) Greek physician. He is considered to be the father of medicine and the ethical standard of treating all patients known as the Hippocratic Oath.
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Hinduism
A polytheistic religion that was formed from a variety of different religious practices. In Hinduism, salvation is achieved through a spiritual oneness of the soul, atman, with the ultimate reality of the universe, Brahma. To achieve this goal, the soul must obtain moksha, or liberation from the samara, the endless cycle of birth, death, and rebirth. As a result of these basic teachings, Hindus believe in reincarnation, which is influenced by karma (material actions resulting from the consequences of previous actions), and dharma (fulfilling one's duty in life).
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hijacking
The taking control of a public transport vehicle, such as an airliner or train to use the people aboard as hostages.
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hieroglyphics
A system of writing which uses pictures for concepts and ideas.
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Herzl, Theodor
(1860-1904) Leader of Zionist movement to establish a Jewish homeland in Palestine.
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Henry VIII
(1491-1547) King of England who transformed his country into a Protestant nation during the Reformation.
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Hellenistic
Time period from the late 4th century BCE to the 1st century CE that was characterized by Greek achievement and a blending of Persian, Egyptian, Greek, and Indian cultures due to the empire of Alexander the Great.
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heliocentric model
Theory of the universe that states the sun is the center, and that the earth revolves around it.
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