New Nations Emerge 1945-Present
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A country in South Asia, independent since 1971 after a civil war with Pakistan
Bangladesh
A country in South Asia, independent since 1971 after a civil war with Pakistan. Bangladesh. Bangladesh is a nation that gained independence following a struggle for autonomy from Pakistan, becoming a sovereign state in 1971.

The preeminent spiritual site of Sikhism, located in the Punjab
Golden Temple
The preeminent spiritual site of Sikhism, located in the Punjab Golden Temple. The Golden Temple, or Harmandir Sahib, is the holiest shrine in Sikhism, known for its golden architecture and deep historical significance in Indian history.

A group of ideologies that say that Islamic nations should be run by sharia (Islamic laws)
Islamism
A group of ideologies that say that Islamic nations should be run by sharia Islamic laws. Islamism. Historically, Islamism is a movement aimed at integrating Islamic principles in the governance of Muslim-majority countries.

A collective community in Israel based on a combination of socialism and Zionism
Kibbutz
A collective community in Israel based on a combination of socialism and Zionism. Kibbutz. A kibbutz is a communal settlement in Israel where people live and work together, historically playing a key role in the nation's agricultural and social development.

A states that are not formally aligned with or against any major power bloc
Nonalignment
A states that are not formally aligned with or against any major power bloc. nonalignment. Nonalignment is a policy adopted by some countries during the Cold War to avoid siding with either the United States or the Soviet Union.

A mixed woodland-grassland ecosystem characterised by the trees being widely spaced
Savanna
A mixed woodland-grassland ecosystem characterized by the trees being widely spaced. Savanna. In history, savannas were important regions for the development of early human civilizations due to their resources and open landscapes.

An artificial waterway connecting the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea constructed 1869
Suez Canal
An artificial waterway connecting the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea constructed 1869. Suez Canal. The Suez Canal is a crucial shipping route built in 1869 that allows ships to travel directly between Europe and Asia without navigating around Africa.

A form of government in which God or a deity is recognized as the supreme civil ruler
Theocracy
a form of government in which God or a deity is recognized as the supreme civil ruler. theocracy. In history, a theocracy is a system of government where religious leaders control the state, ruling in the name of a divine power.