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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AnthropologyThe science that studies mankind, especially it's origin, development, divisions, and customs. |
anti-SemitismThe hatred of people of Jewish descent. |
antibioticsA substance that kills bacteria in the human body. It is used to prevent or treat various illnesses. |
antisepticAn agent that helps prevent or reduce infection in wounds. |
apartheidA political policy in South Africa where black South Africans could only live in certain areas, were required to use separate trains, beaches, restaurants, and schools, and could not enter into an interracial marriage. |
appeasementThe policy of pacifying an aggressive nation in the hopes of avoiding further conflict. |
aqueductsAbove ground structures used to carry water long distances. Built by the ancient Romans. |
ArabicA language that is the official language of several countries of North Africa and the Middle East, as well as the religion of Islam. |
Arabic NumeralsA written number system created during the Gupta golden age in India, then adopted by the Islamic Empire before spreading further. Used throughout western civilization today. |
arableLand that is able to support the growing of crops. |