Cabinet System
Collection of people who run various departments in government. Usually report to the chief executive, such as the prime Minister, or the President.
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Byzantine Empire
(330-1453) The eastern half of the Roman Empire, which survived after the fall of the Western Empire at the end of the 5th century C.E. Its capital was Constantinople, named after the Emperor Constantine.
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Bushido
Code of conduct for Samurai and nobles during Japanese feudalism.
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bureaucracy
The administration portion of the government.
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Buddhism
Buddhism developed in India, and is based on many of the core concepts of Hinduism.. Buddhists believe in an endless cycle of reincarnation, or samara, which is similar to beliefs of Hinduism. However, Buddhists do not believe that deities are responsible for the phenomenon. In addition, the Caste System is rejected by Buddhists who believe instead that one is reincarnated until they can achieve nirvana, best described as spiritual enlightenment.
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Buddha
Hindu for ﾓenlightened one." See also Siddhartha Gautama.
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bubonic plague
An infectious disease transmitted by fleas. It is characterized by fever, chills, and the formation of swellings. Also known as the Black Plague or Black Death.
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British East India Company
A joint stock company that controlled most of India during the period of imperialism. This company controlled the political, social, and economic life in India for more than 200 years.
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Brezhnev, Leonid
(1906-1982) Leader of the Soviet Union from 1964 to 1982. During his control of the Soviet Union, relations with the West, as well as the Soviet economy, experienced a long period of stagnation.
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Brahman
In Hinduism, Brahman is the name given to the oneness of the universe.
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