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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parliamentA government's legislative body. |
parliamentary democracyA form of government where the citizens elect members to represent them in a parliament, or legislative assembly. |
ParthenonA large temple dedicated to the goddess Athena on the Acropolis in Athens, Greece. It was built in the 5th century BCE, during the Athenian golden age. |
partnershipThe cooperative relationship between two or more people who are involved in the same activity. |
Pasteur, Louis(1822-1895) French scientist who discovered the link between germs and disease. He also showed that killing germs, often prevented the spread of certain diseases. |
patricianA member of the upper class of ancient Roman society. |
patrilineal
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patronSomeone who provides support to a specific cause and/or person/people. |
Pax MongoliaAlso known as the Mongol Peace. A time when global trade expanded due to the political stability provided by Mongol rulers. |
Pax RomanaA 200 hundred year period of relative peace throughout the Roman Empire. Occurs during the first two centuries C.E.. |