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  • 31Zhao Ziyang — This is a Chinese name; the family name is Zhao (趙/赵). Zhao Ziyang 赵紫阳 Zhao Ziyang at Pearl Harbor during his visit to the United States in 1984 General Secretary of the Communist Party of China …

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  • 32Juche — Tower of the Juche Idea in Pyongyang Juche or Chuch e (Korean pronunciation: [tɕutɕʰe]) is a Korean word meaning main body or mainstream . In the Democratic People s Republic of Korea (North Korea), Juche refers specifically to a …

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  • 33Khmer Rouge rule of Cambodia — History of Cambodia This article is part of a series Early history …

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  • 34performing arts — arts or skills that require public performance, as acting, singing, or dancing. [1945 50] * * * ▪ 2009 Introduction Music Classical.       The last vestiges of the Cold War seemed to thaw for a moment on Feb. 26, 2008, when the unfamiliar strains …

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  • 35Judaism — /jooh dee iz euhm, day , deuh /, n. 1. the monotheistic religion of the Jews, having its ethical, ceremonial, and legal foundation in the precepts of the Old Testament and in the teachings and commentaries of the rabbis as found chiefly in the… …

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  • 36History of socialism — The history of socialism, sometimes termed modern socialism , [Encyclopedia Australia entry on socialism] finds its origins in the French Revolution of 1789 and the changes brought about by the Industrial Revolution, although it has precedents in …

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  • 37arts, East Asian — Introduction       music and visual and performing arts of China, Korea, and Japan. The literatures of these countries are covered in the articles Chinese literature, Korean literature, and Japanese literature.       Some studies of East Asia… …

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  • 38Christianity — /kris chee an i tee/, n., pl. Christianities. 1. the Christian religion, including the Catholic, Protestant, and Eastern Orthodox churches. 2. Christian beliefs or practices; Christian quality or character: Christianity mixed with pagan elements; …

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  • 391780 — Year 1780 (MDCCLXXX) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a leap year starting on Wednesday of the 11 day slower Julian calendar). Events of 1780 January June * January 16… …

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  • 40Jiang Qing — This is a Chinese name; the family name is Jiang (江). Jiāng Qīng 江青 Spouse of the Paramount leader …

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