Hegira
The flight of Mohammed from Mecca to Median which was instrumental to the founding of the religion of Islam. Occurs in 622 ACE, which dates the founding of Islam.
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Hebrew
Semitic language originating in ancient Palestine and spoken by the Israelites. Modern Hebrew was developed in the 19th and 20th centuries from the ancient written language.
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Hammurabi's Code
Oldest written system of laws. They were created by King Hammurabi of Babylonia in the mid 18th century BCE and placed on stones tablets for all to see.
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hajj
The pilgrimage or holy journey to the city of Mecca
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Haiku
A 3 line poem that has 17 syllables in the Japanese language, and expresses a single thought, feeling or idea.
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habitation
A place where something lives.
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Gutenberg, Johannes
(1400?-1468) German printer and European pioneer in the use of movable type.
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Gupta Dynasty
(320-550 C.E.)Ruling family in India during its golden age. Responsible for many achievements.
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gunpowder
Chemical compound that burns very quickly. Used in weaponry.
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guild
An association of merchants or craftspeople in medieval Europe, formed to make regulations and set standards for a particular trade or craft.
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