Global History & Geography for 14-15 Yr olds USA) (Thomas Caswell)
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Thomas describes this database: "This 800+ term glossary is based on the New York State curriculum for 9th and 10th grade social studies. Called "Global History and Geography," this curriculum culminates in a high-stakes Regents examination that all students must pass in order to graduate and earn a high school diploma."
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Abbassid Dynasty(750 - 1258) Ruling family of the Islamic Empire during its golden age and responsible for many achievements. | |
AbrahamThe first patriarch in the Bible. Abraham was asked by God to sacrifice his son, Isaac, and was rewarded for being prepared to do so. He is considered by Jewish people as the father of the Israelites through his son Isaac, and by Muslims as the father of Arab peoples through his son Ishmael. |
absolute monarchyA political system in which a country is ruled by a monarch, who has absolute control. | |
acid rainRain that contains pollutants due to the burning of fossil fuels. It is damaging to the environment. |
acupunctureChinese method of treating disorders by inserting needles into the skin. This is to help with the flow of energy that is thought to be blocked. |
adaptationA change made to survive an environment or to overcome a disadvantage. |
African Trading KingdomsThree African kingdoms, Ghana, Mali, and Songhai that were important in the trans-Sahara trade of gold form the west coast of Africa to North Africa and the Middle East. Their trade provided enough wealth to create the conditions necessary for cultural and intellectual achievement. |
AfrikanersDutch descended colonist living in South Africa. Also called Boers. |
Age of ExplorationTime period during the 15th and 16th centuries when Europeans searched for new sources of wealth and for easier trade routes to China and India. Resulted in the discovery of North and South America by the Europeans. |
Age of ReasonTerm given to describe the Enlightenment. |