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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calligraphyA form of fine handwriting. |
Calvin, John(1509-1564) Theologian and church reformer who developed a form of Protestantism during the Reformation. His church is known for the idea of predestination, which states certain people are predestined for heaven. |
cannonA weapon which uses an iron ball as a projectile and gunpowder as the blasting agent. |
Canon on MedicineA book written by Ibn Sina, a famous Islamic physician, which was an encyclopedia of Greek, Arabic, and his own knowledge of medicine. This book became the standard medical text in Europe for over five hundred years. |
Cape of Good HopeSouthern tip of the African continent. |
capitalMoney that is used for investment. |
capitalismAn economic system based on the private ownership of the means of production and distribution of goods. Also promotes a free market regulated by supply and demand. |
caravelA Portuguese ship that had a large cargo area and used two orthree masts. |
Carbon-14 DatingA chemical analysis used to resolve the age of organic material based on their content of the radioisotope carbon-14. |
Cardinal Richelieu(1585-1642) French Cardinal and politician responsible for instituting absolutist practices in France. |