Monday, 13 May 2024, 8:30 PM
Site: STRATUS
Course: Moodle Activity Examples (Moodle Activity Examples)
Glossary: Global History & Geography for 14-15 Yr olds USA) (Thomas Caswell)
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Bolívar, Simón(1783-1830) Latin American revolutionary responsible for the ousting of Spain from much of South America during the 19th century. He is considered to be the most important figure in the fight for Latin American independence. |
BolshevikEarly name of communists during the Russian Revolution of 1917. |
Bonaparte, Napoleon(1769-1821) Emperor of the French. Responsible for many French Revolution reforms as well as conquering most of Europe. He was defeated at Waterloo, and died several years later on the island of Saint Helena. |
botanyThe study of plant life. |
bourgeoisieTerm given to the middle class people in society. |
Boxer Rebellion(1900) A rebellion by the people of China to end foreign domination. |
BrahmaHindu god called the Creator. Brahma is the first member of the triad that includes Vishnu the Preserver and Shiva the Destroyer. |
BrahmanIn Hinduism, Brahman is the name given to the oneness of the universe. |
Brezhnev, Leonid(1906-1982) Leader of the Soviet Union from 1964 to 1982. During his control of the Soviet Union, relations with the West, as well as the Soviet economy, experienced a long period of stagnation. |
British East India CompanyA joint stock company that controlled most of India during the period of imperialism. This company controlled the political, social, and economic life in India for more than 200 years. |