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topic 12 vocab..
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Bureaucracy | A system of government with many departments and bureaus led by appointed officals |
| Merit System | A system in which people are hired and promoted based on talent and skills, rather than wealth or social status |
| Khan | the title of a ruler of a Mongol clan |
| Tribute | A payment or gift to a more powerful country |
| Kami | A holy being that represents a spirit of nature, sacred place, ancestor, or clan in Japanese |
| Regent | Someone who governs a country in the name of a ruler who is unable to rule, often because of age |
| Shogun | Supreme military commander |
| Daimyo | Local land-owning lords |
| Samurai | Highly trained warriors |
| Bushido | The strict code of conduct that guided samurai behavior |
| Shinto | The traditional religion of japan |
| Mantra | A sacred word, chant, or sound that is repeated over and over to advance one's spiritual growth. |