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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political autonomyA nation governing itself independently from a centralized point. |
political ideologiesAn organized system of political beliefs, values, and ideas. |
political rightsRights such as voting, and the ability to hold public office. |
polytheismThe belief in many gods or goddesses. |
PopeLeader of the Roman Catholic Church. Chosen by the College of Cardinals. |
Pope Urban II(1040?-1099) The head of the Roman Catholic Church who issued the proclamation the began the First Crusade. |
porcelainA hard, fine ceramic material used to make a variety of products. |
power loomA device that combined thread to make cloth using steam power. |
Pre-ColumbianPeriod of North and South American history before the arrival of the Europeans in the late 15th century. |
predestinationThe idea of Calvinist Protestants that certain people were pre-selected to go to heaven. |