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What are events?

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Moments that get attention because they are so special.

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What is republic?

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A country in which people participate in decision making via representatives.

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What is a pact?

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A promise or agreement between two or more countries.

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What are social classes?

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Different groups in society on the basis of possessions ,profession,money,etc.

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What is homage?

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A big thankyou or tribute showing appreciation and respect towards someone.

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What does it mean to personify?

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Giving person like qualities to something.

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What is enlightenment?

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The moment when we suddenly understand something important.

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What is a charter?

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Set of rules for a team.

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What are principalities?

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Small kingdom with their own rulers.

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Who are angels?

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Invisible creatures who help others and spread positivity.

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What does sweeping mean?

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Making big and important improvements which are far-reaching.

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What is a centralised power?

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A group or an individual who makes all important decisions for a country from one place called centre.

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What is the meaning of culmination?

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End result of a lot of hard work.

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What are endeavours?

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Exciting challenges…

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What is heroic?

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Full of courage and bravery,and morality…

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What does glory mean?

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Appreciation and respect received as a result of doing something good.

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What does social capital mean?

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Collective achievements of the people of a nation.

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What does solidarity mean?

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Helping each other in need.

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What is meant by full fledged territorial state?

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A defined territory with its own government and rules.

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What is despotism?

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When a particular person or a group has a lot of power which they use to supress people and treat them unfairly.

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What it means to storm?

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Forcefully and speedily enter a place.

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What is Bastion?

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A strong and protected fort…

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What was congress of vienna?

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Big meeting among leaders of different countries.

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What does harbinger mean?

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Early sign or message that tell something is about to happen…

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What is hostility?

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When people or groups oppose each other.

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What was Rhineland?

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Region in western Germany situated along the bank of river Rhine.

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What were duchies and cantons?

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Duchies are small kingdom within a country,ruled by a duke.
Cantons are semi-autonomous territories within Switzerland.

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What does autocratic mean?

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A system in which only one person has all the power.

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What are ethnic groups?

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Social groups based on shared culture,language,or history.

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What is a patchwork?

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A quilt made of different pieces sewn together.

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What does allegiance mean?

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Loyalty and devotion towards a person.

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What does it mean to gather force?

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Bring support for a cause,or action.

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Who were slavs?

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Group of people in eastern Europe having similar practices,language and who eventually became part of different nations.

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What it means to cut across regional divisions?

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Go beyond different areas.

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What is diplomacy?

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Art of dealing with people in a skillful way.

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What does inviolability mean?

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Something should not be harmed.

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What is a political experiment?

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A new way of doing things in society and government.

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What is a free market?

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A free market is a place where producers decide what to produce and what should be the price is decided by demand and supply without any interference by government.

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Which is a unified economic territory?

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Many places join togather to do trade with same rules,weights and measures,and currency…

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What does engender mean?

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To cause something.

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What does it mean to strengthen a nation materially?

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Setting Industries,Building Infrastructure,and Increasing country’s wealth by economic growth and development.

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What it means to protect a nation’s interest externally?

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Making sure that a nation is safe(not fighting) and happy(developing).

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What is Bureaucracy?

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A system in which government is divided into different departments having rules and procedures.

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What is a dynamic economy?

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An economy in which businesses are doing innovations and adapting existing technology to make better products…everything is changing and not still…

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Who are delegates?

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People who represent a group.

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What does Deposed mean?

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To remove someone from power.

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What does piedmont mean?

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Northern part of Italy…

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What are western frontiers?

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Border on the western edge of a country…

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What is dissent?

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A disagreement with a prevailing view.

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What does legitimacy mean?

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Something is legitimate and accepted because it follows the right rules.

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What is a caricature?

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Funny drawing of something that shows its distinct qualities.

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What is a commandment?

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A very important rule…

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What is eventuality?

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Something that might happen in future.

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What are muzzles?

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A mask for dog which helps in restricting them from biting or opening their mouth too wide.

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What it means to be forged into a single unified republic within a wider alliance of nations?

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Different regions come to form a country which works together with another country as an alliance to develop together.

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What does relentless mean?

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Not giving up or Persistent…

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What it means to consolidate?

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Gathering more power to become powerful and in charge of everything.

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What does elite mean?

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Most skilled people in a particular area.

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Who are clerks?

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Assistants or helpers in an institution.

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What is romantic imagination?

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People feel an emotional connection with their country due to shared history and feel a sense of unity.

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What are mystical feelings?

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Feeling amazed…

62
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What is heritage?

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Traditions,customs,etc of a community.

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What are vivid colours?

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Super bright colours capable of capturing attention.

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What is sympathy?

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When we understand someone’s feelings and are caring for them.

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What does emphasis mean?

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Giving extra attention to something.

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What are operas in simplest language?

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Way of telling stories by singing…

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Who are bishops?

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Leaders in church.

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What is Pauperism?

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State of extreme poverty…

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What are barricades?

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Big,sturdy barriers to block others from moving through.

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What are scorns?

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Expression of contempt(घृणा)

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What it means to smash something?

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Break something…

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What are window panes?

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Clear,flat part of window made of glass…

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What are porcelain?

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Smooth and shiny ceramic material(brittle and hard material made by firing clay)…

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What is the meaning of Plunder?

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Taking something forcefully without permission.

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What does Requisitioned mean?

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Formally request something…

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What is the meaning of under way?

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Something is happening…

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What does abdication mean?

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Giving up power

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What is a festive procession?

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Joyful parade during a celebration…

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What does convene mean?

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Bring people together for a meeting…

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What it means to draft a constitution?

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To write the fundamental principles of constitution.

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Who are deputies?

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Representatives…

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What is meant by saying that the social basis of parliament eroded?

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The connection between the people (that the parliament represents) and the parliament weakens.

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What it means to disband?

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Break up an assembly…

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What are concessions?

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Things given up during a negotiation that are compromises.

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What are habsburg dominions?

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Territories under the control of Habsburg family.

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What is meant by gallery in a church?

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An elevated platform with railing,from where we can look at the entire worship area.

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What does domain mean?

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A particular field of activity…

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What is an editorial?

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Written opinion piece in a newspaper or magazine.

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What does “something accrue to someone” mean?

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Someething gradually adds up or accumulates over time..example-Rights,Benefits,etc.

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What does disgrace mean?

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Loss of respect or honor due to improper and shameful behaviour…

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What is meant by unheated hall of mirrors?

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Unheated=)Lacking warmth in interactions…

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Why did Prussia help in German unification?

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Prussia was like a big brother of Germany.If germany becomes powerful,Prussia will get respect,make alliances with different countries,become safe and secure,and will have better opportunities in terms of trade,collaborations,influence,etc…

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Is Prussia a part of Germany?

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It was a german state after German unification.

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What is a princely house?

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Royal family holding title of prince or princess.

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Who was the pope?

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Leader of Roman Catholic Church…and spiritual head of entire christian community…

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What is a coherent program?

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A set of activities for achieving a goal…

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What does dissemination mean?

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Sharing or spreading information.

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What does mantle mean?

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Responsibility/Role/Duty…

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What does tactful diplomatic alliance mean?

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Thoughtful and skillful partnership between countries.

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What does Fray mean?

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Battle,conflict,or chaotic situation…

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Which was the first region to join united Italy?Which was the last one to join?When did the largest number of states join?

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Sardinia-piedmont;The papal states;1860…

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What does protracted mean?

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Lasting for a long time….

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What does systematically mean?

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Following a system or plan to achieve a goal…

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Who are catholic clans?

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Clans=)Group of families with a shared characteristics like same faith,rituals,etc.

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Who are protestants?

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Tho who protest against catholics…

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What is the difference between protestants and catholics?

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Protestants only believe Jesus and not the teachings of the Pope…they even oppose Pope for some rituals…while Catholics believe Pope and Jesus both.

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What is merchant navy?

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Fleet of commercial and civilian ships for transporting goods and passengers internationally…

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What does Expedition mean?

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A journey for a purpose…

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What does French Garrison mean?

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Group of military personnel stationed or placed in a particular location.

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What is a portrait?

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Painting…

111
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What does attribute mean?

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Characteristics and qualities of a person,thing,etc.

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What does it means to underline?

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Giving importance to something…

113
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What does cockade mean?

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Decorative knot of ribbon worn as a part of uniform or on a hat.

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What does public square mean?

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Open,paved areas,for people to gather and socialize.

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What are stamps?

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Small pieces of paper with adhesive backing issued by postal authorities.

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What is the meaning of commissioned?

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Being requested to make a piece of art…

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What does creed mean?

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Beliefs

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What does it mean to manipulate?

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Skillfully control someone with a specific purpose in mind.

119
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What does European subject nationalities mean?

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Various ethnic groups in Europe that were subjects of larger states…

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What does subjugate mean?

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To bring under control…

121
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What does military might mean?

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Strength of a nation’s armed forces.

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What does evident mean?

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Understood…

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What does confrontation mean?

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Direct,unfriendly,face-to-face conflict between individuals or groups.

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