Civilization in East and Southeast Asia 500-1650
History

The adoption of elements of one culture by members of another culture
Cultural appropriation
The adoption of elements of one culture by members of another culture. Cultural appropriation. It is when people from one culture take aspects of another culture, often without understanding or respecting its original meaning, which has happened throughout history.

A transfer of parental property, gifts, or money at the marriage of a daughter (bride)
Dowry
A transfer of parental property, gifts, or money at the marriage of a daughter bride. Dowry. Historically, a dowry is the wealth transferred from the bride's family to the groom or his family as part of the marriage arrangements.

A state that is subordinate to a more powerful neighbour
Tributary state
A state that is subordinate to a more powerful neighbour. Tributary state. In history, a tributary state is a country that pays tribute or provides goods to a more powerful nation in exchange for protection or to maintain autonomy.