telescope
A device used to see distant objects, such as those in space.
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Golden Ages
technology
A society's practical knowledge, especially with reference to its material culture and modes of production.
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tea ceremony
A Japanese ritual in which tea is prepared, served, and drunk in a certain way.
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surgery
The medical treatment of a body which involves cutting open to perform various manipulations.
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Stupa
A Buddhist shrine or temple in India. This form of architecture made its way to China where it was altered slightly and renamed the pagoda.
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Spirit of the Laws, The
A book written by Baron de Montesquieu describing his theories on government. He states that government should divide itself according to its powers, creating a Judicial, Legislative, and Executive branch. Montesquieu explained that under this system each branch would Check and Balance the others, which would help protect the people's liberty.
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spinning wheel
A device used to make thread by spinning fibers together through the use of a big wheel.
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smallpox
A highly contagious disease. Symptoms include high fever and scar-producing blisters. It can be fatal.
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slave trade
The buying and selling of people for the purposes of slavery.
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slave
A person forced to work for another with no payment or freedom to seek work elsewhere. A slave can be bought and sold.
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