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- List of explorers (24013 bytes)
6: ...th century]] [[Portuguese]] explorer of the [[African]] coast)
7: ...th century]] [[Portuguese]] explorer of the [[African]] coast)
14: *[[Charles Albanel]] (1616-1696), Canada
21: ...aval officer, several expeditions to the [[Canada|Canadian]] [[Arctic]]
22: ...century]] [[Portuguese]] explorer of [[North America]]) - History of China (45919 bytes)
2: ...to the Chinese identity. These cultural and political influences from many parts of Asia as well as su...
7: ...es were founded; the most archaeologically significant of those was found at [[Banpo]], [[Xi'an]].
11: [[Archaeological site]]s such as [[Sanxingdui]] and [[Erlitou]] ...
14: ...20195;; [[pinyin]]: sāndài) that the historical China begins to appear.
18: ...orated. Some archaeologists connect the Xia to excavations at [[Erlitou]] in central [[Henan]] provin... - China (38909 bytes)
3: ...s. Depending on one's point of view, modern China can be described as a single [[civilization]] or mul...
5: ...c of China]] in [[1912]]; however the next four decades were marred by warlordism, the [[Second Sino-J...
7: ...of ongoing political disputes on [[Chinese reunification]]/[[Taiwan independence]] issues.
14: The Chinese call their country ''Zhongguo'', which is usually tr...
16: ...ing continually redefined while the central political influence expanded territorially, and its cultur... - Aung San Suu Kyi (4196 bytes)
8: ...nd married [[Michael Aris]], a scholar of [[Tibet|Tibetan]] culture. They had two sons, Alexander and Ki...
10: She returned to Myanmar in [[1988]] to care for her ailing mother. In that year, the long-t...
14: ...on prize money to establish a [[health]] and [[education]] trust for the Burmese people.
16: ... a British citizen, was diagnosed with [[prostate cancer]] in [[1997]], the Burmese government denied ...
18: ...prisonment at Insein Prison in Yang? After a surgical operation in [[September]] 2003, she was again p... - Patti Smith (6059 bytes)
2: ...]], [[singer]] and [[poet]]. She was born in [[Chicago]], [[Illinois]] and raised in [[New Jersey]], t...
4: ...eral songs to which Smith contributed, including "Career of Evil", "Fire of Unknown Origin", "The Reve...
8: ...[Robert Mapplethorpe]], then her roommate, also became one of rock 'n roll's classics. As Smith toured...
10: ... a period of rest, and an intensive round of physical therapy, during which time she was able to reass...
12: ...y successful record, containing the hit single "Because the Night" – co-written with [[Bruce Spr... - Helena Petrovna Blavatsky (8386 bytes)
2: ....]]) <small>([[August 12]], [[1831]] ([[Gregorian calendar|N.S.]]))</small> - [[May 8]], [[1891]] [[Lo...
5: ...lowed her to mature into a nonconformist. She was cared for by servants who believed in the many super...
7: ...lavatsky continued on to Cairo herself. It was in Cairo that she formed the Societe Spirite for [[occu...
9: ... was [[materialization]], that is, producing physical objects out of nothing. Though she was apparent...
13: ...y 25]], [[1878]]. On [[July 8]], [[1878]], she became a [[naturalized citizen]] of the [[United State... - Carpet (15753 bytes)
1: ...g of trade routes in the 17th century were significant numbers of [[Persian rug]]s introduced to Weste...
3: ...en carpet (or carpeting) and rug. The former indicates a covering that is affixed to a floor and the ...
5: [[Image:Carpet.png|350px|thumb|Contemporary Afghan Rug]]
7: == Carpet types ==
8: ...carpet 1.jpg|thumb|250px|Swatches of machine-made carpet]] - People's Republic of China (40848 bytes)
1: ...d]] its economy in the past three decades. Politically, it remains a one-party [[authoritarian]] stat...
4: ...ependent state]]. See '''[[China]]''' and [[Political status of Taiwan]] for more information.
6: ... to as "'''Red China'''", especially by its political opponents and critics, in reference to the assoc...
15: ...or death tolls or other damages incurred by Mao's campaigns.
17: ...died due to famine or other consequences of political chaos during the rule of [[Chiang Kai-Shek]]. - Nepal (22444 bytes)
1: ...orders with the [[People's Republic of China]] ([[Tibet Autonomous Region]]) and [[India]].
14: | align=center style="vertical-align: top;" colspan=2 | <small>''[[National mot...
16: ...olspan=2 style="background: #ffffff;" | [[image:LocationNepal.png]]
21: | '''[[Capital]]'''
28: | office vacant since February 1, 2005 - Mummy (16225 bytes)
2: ...aught or cold, lack of [[oxygen]], or use of chemicals.
8: ...formed under natural conditions date from the [[Inca]] period in [[Peru]].
12: ...05;ية), which means "[[bitumen]]". (Because of the blackened [[skin]] of unwrapped mummies...
15: ...re egyptologie 21.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Mummified cat from Ancient Egypt. [[Mus�e du Louvre]], [[Par...
16: ...wooden tombs, and the extensive process of mummification was made so that the bodies would not decompo... - Country (4192 bytes)
1: ...rea that connotes an independent [[politics|political]] entity, with its own [[government]], administr...
3: ...[[national symbols]] such as [[flag]]s, and political rights such as [[citizenship]]. There are curren...
5: ...tions (or, at least, some parts of the population call themselves a nation), in spite of some of them ...
7: ...try in everyday speech. Ireland is also sometimes called a country, even though it consists of one nat...
9: The terms country, nation, state and land are casually used as [[synonym]]s, but in a more strict ... - Tibetan art (2932 bytes)
1: ... art]], reflecting the over-riding influence of [[Tibetan Buddhism]] on these cultures.
3: The art of Tibet may be studied in terms of influences which have ...
10: ...this tradition. A common bodhisattva depicted in Tibetan art is the [[Gelugpa]] deity [[Chenrezig]] (Ava...
13: ... diamond thunderbolt (known in [[Tibetan language|Tibetan]] as the ''[[dorje]]'').
15: ...ature. Actually their wrath represents their dedication to the protection of the [[dharma]] teaching ... - Civilization (29205 bytes)
3: ...as become the most recognizable symbol of the [[Inca]] civilization.]]
5: In the technical sense, a ''civilization'' is a [[complex society...
7: In a broader sense, ''civilization'' often can refer to any distinct society, whether complex a...
9: "Civilization" can sometimes refer to human society as a whole, as ...
11: ...vior. In this sense, civilization implies sophistication and refinement. - Giant Panda (7693 bytes)
7: {{Taxobox_ordo_entry | taxon = [[Carnivora]]}}
10: ...{Taxobox_species_entry | taxon = '''''A. melanoleuca'''''}}
12: ...olor = pink | binomial_name = Ailuropoda melanoleuca | author = [[Armand David|David]] | date = [[1869...
15: ...'''''Ailuropoda melanoleuca''''' "black-and-white cat-foot") is a [[mammal]] now usually classified in...
17: ...er half of the [[20th century]], the panda also became somewhat of a [[national emblem]] for [[China]]... - Meditation (26064 bytes)
3: ...ciously relaxed and the mind is allowed to become calm and focused. Several major religions include ri...
5: ...in in higher thinking processes. The goal in this case is the receipt of spiritual insights and new un...
7: ...m the point of view of [[psychology]], meditation can induce — or is itself — an [[altered...
12: ... and can be experienced as "just happening". Physical postures include sitting cross-legged, standing,...
14: Meditation can be done with the eyes closed (as long as one doe... - March 17 (9666 bytes)
1: ...'' is the 76th day of the year in the [[Gregorian Calendar]] (77th in [[Leap year]]s). There are 289 d...
3: {{MarchCalendar}}
6: *[[45 BC]] - In his last victory, [[Julius Caesar]] defeats the [[Pompey|Pompeian]] forces of [...
7: *[[1577]] - formation of the [[Cathay Company]] to send [[Martin Frobisher]] back t...
10: *[[1776]] - [[American Revolution]]: [[United Kingdom|British]] forces ... - Sikhism (31029 bytes)
2: ...ture of [[Hinduism]] and [[Islam]] (such as the [[caste system]] and [[purdah]], respectively). Sikhis...
4: ...[Sri Lanka]], east to [[Bengal]] and west to [[Mecca]] and [[Baghdad]]) Guru Nanak preached to Hindus,...
6: [[Guru Nanak]] was opposed to the caste system. His followers referred to him as the g...
10: ... Creator. Guru Nanak called God the "True Name" because he wanted to avoid any limiting terms for God....
12: ...il, so that only spiritual minds, free of desire, can penetrate it by the grace of the Guru (Gurprasad... - Yak (4592 bytes)
14: ...thumb|350px|left|Photo representing a wild yak in tibet [http://classroomclipart.com Classroom Clip Art]]...
15: ...environments, yaks are integral to the lives of local communities. This article delves into the world ...
16: Physical Characteristics and Adaptations
19: ...which protects them from extreme cold. Adult yaks can weigh between 300 to 1,000 kilograms (660 to 2,2...
26: Yaks are typically found in small herds, which provide protection... - Atlantis (41399 bytes)
2: ...[Straits of Gibraltar]]), though some think its location would have been more suitable in one of the c...
5: According to historical accounts, the story of Atlantis was about the co...
12: ...se Plato gives some information on the size and location of the island of Atlantis. Atlantis might be ...
14: ..."''Atlantic''". The island was facing the country called the region of [[Gades]] (Greek, [[Eumelus]]; ...
17: ...ia'' about five days' sail to the west of what is called nowadays [[Britain]]. He added that westwards... - Genghis Khan (31537 bytes)
1: ...tional hero in modern [[Mongolia]] for his historical role in giving a common [[identity]] to [[Mongol...
15: ..., a tribal chief of the [[Kiyad]]. Yes?s clan was called Borjigin (''Боржl...
19: ...t him many lessons on survival in the harsh political climate of Mongolia, especially the need for [[a...
25: ...m?as adopted as Wang Khan's heir after successful campaigns against the [[Tatars]] ([[1202]]). This le...
31: ...ly created a written code of laws for the Mongols called [[Yassa]] and demanded that it be followed ve...
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