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111Polynesian culture — ▪ cultural region, Pacific Ocean Introduction the beliefs and practices of the indigenous peoples of the ethnogeographic group of Pacific Islands known as Polynesia (from Greek poly ‘many and nēsoi ‘islands ). Polynesia encompasses a huge… …
112Sharīʿah — ▪ Islamic law Introduction also spelled Sharia the fundamental religious concept of Islām, namely its law, systematized during the 2nd and 3rd centuries of the Muslim era (8th–9th centuries AD). Total and unqualified submission to the… …
113Grover Cleveland: Second Inaugural Address — ▪ Primary Source Saturday, March 4, 1893 In obedience of the mandate of my countrymen I am about to dedicate myself to their service under the sanction of a solemn oath. Deeply moved by the expression of confidence and personal… …
114Constantine the Great — • Information on the Roman emperor Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Constantine the Great Constantine the Great † …
115Ferdinand II — • Emperor, eldest son of Archduke Karl and the Bavarian Princess Maria, b. 1578; d. 15 February, 1637 Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Ferdinand II Ferdinand II …
116Historical Criticism — • The art of distinguishing the true from the false concerning facts of the past Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Historical Criticism Historical Criticism …
117Marie Antoinette — • Biography of the Queen of France Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Marie Antoinette Marie Antoinette † …
118Minucius Felix — • Christian apologist, flourished between 160 and 300; the exact date is not known Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Minucius Felix Minucius Felix …
119Tegernsee — • Benedictine abbey of Bavaria Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Tegernsee Tegernsee † …
120Character of Jesus Christ — The Character of Jesus Christ † Catholic Encyclopedia ► The Character of Jesus Christ The surpassing eminence of the character of Jesus has been acknowledged by men of the most varied type: ♦ Kant testifies to His ideal… …