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Given the HISTORICAL WORD, identify the MEANING

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1.

westernization

  descendant of French or Spanish settlers in America

  State council of ancient Rome with nobles meeting to make laws; modern legislature

  adoption of western ideas and lifestyles by other countries

  cruel government and oppressive use of authority

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2.

karma

  ancient writing material made from the paper reed grown on the banks of the Nile

  Follower of Islam and believer in prophet Muhammad's teachings

  adoption of modern means for producing quality goods and services

  destiny or fate in next life is decided by sum of person's actions in previous lives according to Hinduism / Buddhism

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3.

capital

  collective farm in Israel

  accumulated wealth; money and stock with which company starts

  civil community with its own government and laws

  buildings and statues designed or serving to commemorate people or things

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4.

bushido

  belief in one God

  act of putting to death on a cross especially that of Christ

  code of conduct for samurai in Japan emphasizing obedience to one's master

  defensive work to protect against enemy

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5.

tyranny

  adoption of modern means for producing quality goods and services

  addition of territories or territories to existing ones

  cruel government and oppressive use of authority

  civil community with its own government and laws

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6.

collectivism

  collective ownership of land and means of production / distribution

  Greek culture

  car drawn by horses used in ancient times

  adoption of modern means for producing quality goods and services

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7.

shogun

  condition of supporting oneself without aid from others

  emperor or king of Russian Empire

  adoption of modern means for producing quality goods and services

  chief general in Japan with more political power than emperor after 1162

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