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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divine rightThe justification of monarchy through the word of God. |
divorceThe legal act of ending a marriage. |
domeA hemispherical roof. |
Dome of the RockFirst Islamic religious shrine. It was built in 687 C.E., and is located in present day Jerusalem, Israel. |
domesticateTo tame an animal to live with, or close to humans. |
domino theoryThe idea that countries bordering communist countries were in more danger of falling to communism unless the United States and other western nations worked to prevent it. |
Don QuixoteA comedic book written by Miguel de Cervantes during the Renaissance. The title character is now used to refer to idealists that champion hopeless or fanciful causes. |
DumaName of the Russia Parliament. |
Dutch East IndiesA group of islands in South East Asia claimed by the Dutch during Imperialism. |
dykeA drainage ditch used to help control flooding. |