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- 4. A medieval Indonesian dynasty known for its influence on art, culture, and Buddhism in the region.
- 7. Majestic Cambodian temple city.
- 8. A term often used in online gaming for in-game currency or rewards that can be earned or purchased.
- 9. A Japanese Buddhist school known for meditation, mindfulness, and direct experience of enlightenment.
- 10. An ancient city in Mali, known for its rich history, scholarship, and trade along the trans-Saharan routes.
- 14. East African lingua franca.
- 16. A popular East Asian Buddhist tradition focused on rebirth in a celestial Pure Land.
- 19. Agricultural advancement in Islamic nations.
- 21. Ancient complex in New Mexico.
- 22. Scattered groups of people with a common cultural or ethnic background living outside their homeland.
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- 1. Iconic medieval tower in Delhi, India.
- 2. The "ship of the desert" used for transportation and trade in arid regions.
- 3. Renowned medieval Moroccan explorer and travel writer.
- 5. An ancient Native American city near modern-day St. Louis, known for its earthen mounds and cultural significance.
- 6. Wealthy and influential Mali Empire ruler known for his pilgrimage to Mecca and immense wealth.
- 11. Essential for monks' sustenance in some Asian traditions
- 12. Traveling merchant groups along ancient trade routes.
- 13. A revival of Confucianism in medieval China with an emphasis on moral principles and metaphysical concepts
- 15. Traditional Chinese sailing vessels used for trade and exploration.
- 17. West African oral historians and storytellers.
- 18. Military strategy involving the surrounding and blockading of a fortified place or city to force surrender.
- 20. Ming Dynasty's Great Admiral and Explorer.
