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ashikaga shougunate |
the second of japan's military governments headed by a shogun (a military ruler). Sometimes called the Muromachi shogunate |
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Chiang kai-shek |
(1886-1975) Chinese military and political leader. Succeeded Sun-Yat-Sen as head of the Guomindang in 1923; headed the Chinese government from 1928-1948; fought against the Chinese communists and japanese invaders. After 1949 he headed the Chinese national government in Taiwan. |
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Cixi, Empress Dowager |
(1835-1908) Empress of china and mother of emperor Guanxi |
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Cultural revolution(China) |
(1966-1969) Campaign in China ordered by Mao Zedong to purge the Communist part of his opponents and instill revolutionary values in the younger generation. |
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Deng Xiaoping |
(1904-1997) Communist party leader who forced Chinese economic reforms after the death of Mao Zedong. |
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