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Hadza people

The Hadza are a group of people. They live in a land called Tanzania. They find food like fruit and honey. They have lived there for a very long time. Many people find their way of life neat. Do you like honey too?

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Hafez al-Assad

Hafez al-Assad was a leader. He lived in a place called Syria. He was a pilot in the air. He led the country for a long time. Many people saw him in charge. Do you know where Syria is?

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Hafizullah Amin

A man named Amin was a leader. He lived in a place called Afghanistan. He was a teacher for a long time. Then, he helped change the government. Things became very hard for many people. Do you want to learn more?

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Ha-Joon Chang

Ha-Joon Chang is a smart man. He studies money and trade. He writes books to help people. His work helps us learn. He wants the world to be fair. Do you like to learn new things?

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Hakka people

The Hakka are a group of people. Their name means guest families. Long ago, they moved to new lands. They lived in big, round homes. Many Hakka people live all over the world now. Do you know any Hakka people?

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Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa

Hamad is a king. He leads a place called Bahrain. He has worked hard to help his people. He wants his land to be safe. It is a big job to be a king. Do you know where Bahrain is?

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Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani

Hamad was a leader in Qatar. He helped his country grow. He used gas from the ground to help people. This made his land very rich. He gave power to his son. Do you like to help others?

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Hamani Diori

Hamani Diori was a leader. He led a place called Niger. He was the first president there. Many people knew him. He worked hard for his land. Can you name a leader you know?

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Hamas

Hamas is a group of people. They live in a place called Gaza. They have been in charge there for a long time. There has been much fighting between groups. This is a very hard time for many. Can you imagine living…

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Hamid Karzai

Hamid Karzai was a leader. He helped lead a place called Afghanistan. He worked hard to bring people together. This helped his country. Do you want to learn more about him?

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Hamilton Fish

Hamilton Fish was a leader. He helped many people. He worked for New York. He also helped the whole country. He was very calm. He helped countries talk instead of fight. Do you like to help others?

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Hammer and sickle

This is a special sign. It has a hammer and a sickle. These tools show workers and farmers working together. People use this sign in many places. It helps people show what they believe. Do you know these tools?

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Hammer DeRoburt

Hammer DeRoburt was a great leader. He lived on a small island. He helped his people become free. He was their first president. He worked very hard for them. Do you know any leaders?

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Handcuffs

Handcuffs hold a person's wrists together. They are made of metal. Some are made of plastic. Police use them to keep people safe. They use a small key to open them. Do you see how they work?

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Hanging

Long ago, people used ropes for many things. Some used them for punishment. This was a very sad thing. It happened in many places. Many years later, laws changed. Do you know about old laws?

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Hans Frank

Long ago, a man named Hans Frank was a leader. He led a group in a land called Poland. He was not a kind leader. He did many very bad things to people. Later, he had to face a big trial for his choices. Can you…

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Hans Gross

Hans Gross was a smart man. He helped people find the truth. He used tools like photos and prints. This helped make things fair for all. His work helps us today. Do you like solving puzzles?

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Han Shizhong

Han was a brave leader. He lived in China a long time ago. He helped his people stay safe. He worked very hard. His wife helped him too. Do you want to learn more about him?

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Hans Kelsen

Hans Kelsen was a wise man. He helped make rules for a country. He wrote a book about laws. These rules help people live together. His work still helps us today. Do you like rules?

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Hans Morgenthau

Hans was a man who studied power. He lived a long time ago. He wrote books about how countries act. His work helps us understand the world. He wanted peace for all people. Do you like to learn about the world?

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Hans von Seeckt

Hans was a leader in a big army. He helped plan how soldiers work. He taught them to be ready. This helped his country a lot. Do you like learning about leaders?

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Harassment

Sometimes people are mean to others. This can make people feel very sad. It can also make them feel scared. It is not fair to treat people this way. We should all be kind to one another. Do you know how to be a good…

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Harbin Institute of Technology

This is a big school in China. People go there to learn. They study how to build things. They learn about space and machines. It is a very smart place. Do you want to learn big things too?

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Hard currency

Some money is very strong. People used gold a long time ago. It stays good for a long time. This helps people buy things. It is good to have. Do you like gold?

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Hard power

Some leaders use force to get their way. They may use armies. They may also use money to make rules. This helps them change how others act. It can be a tough way to lead. Do you see how leaders use power?

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Harold Garfinkel

Harold Garfinkel was a smart man. He studied how people live. He liked to watch how we act. This helps us understand our world. His work is very special. Do you like to watch people?

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Harold Macmillan

Harold Macmillan was a leader. He helped lead a country. He was a leader for many years. This helped many people. He worked hard for his land. ] [[JFKWHP-ST-A22-1-61.tif]] Do you like history?

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Harold Wilson

Harold Wilson was a leader. He led a big group in Britain. He wanted to help his people. He worked very hard for them. Do you want to lead?

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Harriet Martineau

Harriet Martineau was a writer. She lived in England long ago. Harriet wrote many books. She helped her family with her work. Her books were very popular. She also fought for what was fair. Do you like to read books?

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Harrison White

Harrison White was a smart man. He studied how people work together. He looked at how friends connect. This helps us see how groups act. His work was very big. Do you like to study how people play?

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Harry Browne

Harry Browne was a writer. He wrote many books. He also helped people with money. He wanted people to be free. He even ran for leader of the land. Do you like to read books?

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Harry Markowitz

Harry was a smart man. He studied how money works. He found ways to help people save. This helped many people stay safe. He even won a big prize. Do you like math?

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Harvard Law Review

Students write a special book. It is about law. Many smart people helped it. Even a US president was part of it. It helps us learn. Do you like books?

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Hassanal Bolkiah

Hassanal Bolkiah is a king. He lives in a place called Brunei. He has been the leader for a long time. He works to help his people. He is a very famous leader. Do you like to learn about kings?

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Hassan Gouled Aptidon

Hassan was a leader in Djibouti. He worked hard for his people. He helped his land become free. He was the first president. He led for a long time. Do you like to lead?

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Hassan II of Morocco

Hassan II was a king. He ruled a place called Morocco. Many years ago, his rule was hard for some people. Later, things began to change for the better. It is good to learn about history. Do you like learning about kings?

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Hassan Rouhani

Hassan Rouhani was a leader in Iran. He helped run his country. He was also a teacher. He worked to help people live better. He worked for many years. Do you like to help others?

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Hate crime

Some people are treated unfairly. This happens because of how they look. It can be very sad. Laws help keep people safe. We want everyone to be kind. Do you think kindness helps?

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Hayam Wuruk

Long ago, a king lived in a land called Majapahit. His name was Hayam Wuruk. He was a very smart leader. He helped his people grow strong. He even loved to dance! Do you like to dance too?

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Hayato Ikeda

Hayato Ikeda was a leader in Japan. He helped the country grow. He wanted people to have more money. He also helped host the big Olympic games. He worked hard for his people. Do you like the Olympic games?

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Hazard

A hazard is a thing that can cause harm. It might be a big storm. It might be a fire. Some hazards come from nature. Some come from things people make. They matter because they can hurt us. Can you stay safe from them?

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Head of government

A leader helps run a country. This person has a big job. They work with a group of helpers. This job can have many names. Some leaders are called Prime Ministers. Do you know a leader?

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Healthcare industry

Many people work to keep us well. They use tools and medicine to help. Doctors and nurses work in big buildings. They also help people in their homes. This work helps our whole world. Do you know a doctor?

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Health insurance

Health insurance helps pay for doctors. Many people share the cost. This helps when you get sick. It makes things easier for you. It is a good way to help. Do you know about health insurance?

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Hearing (law)

A hearing is a meeting for law. A judge listens to people talk. They look at facts to help. This helps make things fair. It is a way to find the truth. Do you think it is good to listen?

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Hearsay

Sometimes people tell stories in court. They talk about what others said. This is called hearsay. Often, judges do not let people use these stories. They want to hear from the real person. It helps us know the truth.…

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Hebrew University of Jerusalem

This is a big school for learning. It is in a city called Jerusalem. Many smart people study here. They learn about many things. It helps people find new ideas. Do you like to learn new things?

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Hedge fund

Some people pool their money together. They use it to buy things. They try to make more money. It can be a risky way. This helps them grow their wealth. Do you like to save money?

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