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World History Volume 1, to 1500

Key Terms

World History Volume 1, to 1500Key Terms
cabotage
a system wherein groups or individuals are granted the right to trade in another’s territory
caravansary
an inn funded by the state or wealthy individuals where travelers could spend the night and store their goods securely
Chan Buddhism
a form of Mahayana Buddhism that emphasizes meditation; it is widely practiced in Japan where it is known as Zen Buddhism
dharma
the Hindu concept of the right way of living as defined by cosmic law
moksha
the release from samsara and the karmic cycle together with the attainment of a complete understanding of the world
Pure Land Buddhism
a branch of Mahayana Buddhism holding that all believers can be reborn into a place of salvation, the Pure Land
samurai
a member of the elite warrior class of Japan, governed by a strict code of behavior
shogun
a Japanese military commander-in-chief
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