emperor
Political ruler of a country of nation. Similar to a king.
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World History
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Elizabeth I
(1533-1603) Queen of England and Ireland between 1558 and 1603. She was an absolute monarch and is considered to be one of the most successful rulers of all time.
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Einstein, Albert
(1879-1955) American scientist best known for his theory of relativity.
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Eightfold Path
Code of behavior for followers of Buddhism.
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Edison, Thomas Alva
(1847-1931) American inventor. He is best know for the electric light bulb, the phonograph, and the motion picture camera.
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Edict of Milan
(313 CE) Proclamation by the Roman Emperor Constantine outlawing the persecution of Christians in the Roman Empire.
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economic rights
Rights such as owning property, or the choice to be employed.
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Ebola
A contagious viral disease originating in Africa. It is transmitted by blood and body fluids and causes body organs and vessels to leak blood, usually resulting in death.
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dynasty
A succession of rulers of a country from the same family.
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dynastic cycle
In China, a dynasty would remain in power only as long as it was providing good government. When a dynasty went into decline, and began to abuse its power, it was said to lose the Mandate of Heaven, or the favor of the gods. A strong leader would usually emerge to claim the Mandate, and establish a new dynasty. The dynastic cycle would then begin again.
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