Historical and Political Concepts

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Justinian Code

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A collection of laws and legal interpretations developed under the sponsorship of the Byzantine Emperor Justinian I.

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Tax Farming (Ottomans)

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A system where the government auctioned taxation rights to the highest bidder, who would then collect taxes and keep a portion as profit.

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Tribute

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A payment made periodically by one state or ruler to another, especially as a sign of dependence.

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Shinto

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The indigenous spirituality of Japan, characterized by the worship of kami (spirits).

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Decentralized Government (Inca)

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A form of government where power is distributed among various regions or groups, as practiced by the Inca Empire.

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Roman Catholic

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The branch of Christianity headed by the Pope, based in Vatican City.

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Crusades

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A series of religious wars sanctioned by the Latin Church in the medieval period, primarily to reclaim the Holy Land from Muslim rule.

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Janissary

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An elite military unit that formed the Ottoman Sultan's household troops and bodyguards.

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Mansa Musa

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The 10th emperor of the Mali Empire, known for his wealth and pilgrimage to Mecca.

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Silk Road

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An ancient network of trade routes that connected the East and West, facilitating cultural, commercial, and technological exchange.