Artigas, José. 1764-1850. Uruguay revolutionary leader. “Father of Uruguayan independence”.

Artois. 5C Franks. 9C Flanders. 1180 France 1329 Burgundy, Austria. 1659 France.

Aryabhata. 476-550. Hindu astronomer. Explained eclipses, earth’s rotation.

Aryans. 2000BC. Nomads from Steppes spread to India. Founded Indus Civilization, 3240-2750BC. Hyksos Empire in Syria, 1720-1550BC. Introduced horse chariots. Basis for all Indo-European languages.

Ascension. Jesus’ rise to heaven 40 days after Resurrection.

Asceticism. Self denial of sensual and material pleasures. Advocated by many religious sects.

Ascham, Roger. 1515-68. English humanist, author.

Asclepius. Greek god of healing. Killed by Zeus to prevent immortality of man. Son of Apollo.

Ascot. 1711. First Royal Meeting.

Asculum, Battle. 279BC. “Pyrrhic” victory of Pyrrhus over Romans.

Asgard. Scandinavian abode of the gods.

Ashanti Empire. 17-19C Ghana kingdom. Supplied slaves to traders.

Ashikaga. 1338-1573. Japanese Shogunate. Overthrew Emperor.

Ashkenazi. 1534-72. Cabalistic Jewish scholar. Established Safed center of learning, Palestine.

Ashurbanipal. Assyrian king 669-626BC. Lost Egypt. Built Nineveh Library-22,000 clay tablets.

Asia Minor. = Anatolia.

Asiento. 1517-1750. Monopoly contracts to supply slaves to Spanish colonies.

Ask. First man in Norse mythology. Embla.

Aske, Robert. -1537. Led Pilgrimage of Grace against Henrician Reformation.

Asoka. 269-232BC. Indian Maurya Emperor. Buddhist convert, missionary.

Aspern-Essling, Battle. 1809. First important loss for Napoleon.

Asquith, Herbert. 1852-1928. Liberal Prime Minister of England, 1908-16: Pensions and unemployment insurance. Parliament Act.

Assad, Hafiz al-. 1928-2000. Syrian President 1971-. Supports Qadaffi, PLO. Anti-Israel.

Assandum, Battle. 1016. Danes defeat English in Essex.

Assassins. 1124-1270. Secret Moslem order who murdered all enemies.

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