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East Asia Empires
Term | Definition |
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Tributary state | A state under the control of a larger state, they have to pay tribute to the larger state |
Gentry | A class of powerful, well-to-do people who enjoy a high social status |
Pagoda | A Hindu/Buddhist sacred temple or building |
Porcelain | A type of ceramic created by the Chinese |
Genghis Khan | The "universal ruler" of the Mongol clans. |
Kublai Khan | The grandson of Genghis Khan |
Zheng He | An explorer during China's Ming Dynasty |
Hangul | The Korean alphabet |
Archipelago | A group of islands |
Shogun | "Supreme generals of the emperor's army," pretty much a military dictator |
Daimyo | A Japanese feudal lord who commanded a private army of samurai |
Samurai | Loyal Japanese warriors that a lord would defend himself with |