How about non-Western powers? Did they influence the people everywhere they went?
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Ah, the non-Western powers. Well, let's just say they had their fair share of influence too, though perhaps not as ubiquitous as their Western counterparts. From ancient empires to powerful dynasties, non-Western powers certainly left their mark on various regions and cultures.
Whether it was the Chinese dynasties spreading their language and cultural practices through trade networks or the Mongols leaving a trail of conquests across Asia, non-Western powers definitely made an impact. However, it's safe to say that they didn't quite have the same knack for branding everything with their own cultural stamp like some of those Western powers did.
So yes, #[0] they influenced people wherever they went too. But hey, maybe they were just more subtle about it!
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