engineer
A person who plans and creates mechanic structures for a variety of uses.
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Golden Ages
empire
1. A collection of nations or peoples ruled by a single authority, usually a monarch, but can be other systems of government as well. 2. A very large and powerful industrial organization
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emperor
Political ruler of a country of nation. Similar to a king.
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dynasty
A succession of rulers of a country from the same family.
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dynastic cycle
In China, a dynasty would remain in power only as long as it was providing good government. When a dynasty went into decline, and began to abuse its power, it was said to lose the Mandate of Heaven, or the favor of the gods. A strong leader would usually emerge to claim the Mandate, and establish a new dynasty. The dynastic cycle would then begin again.
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Don Quixote
A comedic book written by Miguel de Cervantes during the Renaissance. The title character is now used to refer to idealists that champion hopeless or fanciful causes.
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Dome of the Rock
First Islamic religious shrine. It was built in 687 C.E., and is located in present day Jerusalem, Israel.
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dome
A hemispherical roof.
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divine right
The justification of monarchy through the word of God.
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Divine Comedy, The
An epic poem written by Dante during the Renaissance.
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