Meat from cattle in Kobe, Japan. Considered a delicacy.
The ruling system in Korea with one of the longest continuous political systems from 1392 to 1910.
A system of government that is ruled by the leaders of a religion, or based on the beliefs of a single religion.
A philosophy that stresses loyalty to family, upholding of social relations and commitment to just social activity.
Another name for China's Huang He River due to the damage caused by its constant flooding.
A polycentric city of 11 compact cities, including Hong Kong, Macau, Huizhou and Guangzhou, that is projected to soon increase its population to 65 million and is one of China's industrial growth regions.
War between China and the UK in 1839-42 over the opening of China's eastern ports to European traders and especially the import of opium into China by the British.
The empire founded by Genghis Khan that extended in the 13th and 14th century across Asia into Europe.
A system of large family-controlled firms that dominates the South Korean economy.
An area created by sediments carried by a river.
An empire that developed from the Roman Empire, centered on Constantinople that lasted from 285 until 1483.
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