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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ReformationThe protest against perceived wrong doings by the Catholic Church during the early 16th century. Main leaders were Martin Luther and John Calvin. |
reincarnationThe rebirth of a soul into another body. |
relay runnersThe passing of information through a series of runners. |
religionBelief in a reverence for a supernatural power or powers reguarded as creator and governor of the universe |
RenaissanceA rebirth of cultural and intellectual pursuits after the stagnation of the Middle Ages. This period in European history, from about the 14th through 16th centuries, features major cultural and artistic change. |
Rennisance EraThe humanistic revival of classical art, architecture, literature, and learning that originated in Italy in the 14th century and later spread throughout Europe. |
reparationsMonetary compensation to correct something that was done wrong. |
representative democracyA system of government where the legislative, judicial, and executive powers are held by directly or indirectly elected officials. |
republicA political system in which a country is ruled by law, has representative government, and is democratic in nature. |
resourcesAn asset that is beneficial to a country or people. |