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Global History Basics

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1. Term that ancient China used to refer to themselves. The believed they were the center of the Earth - or the Middle Kingdom.






2. A curved structure that shapes the edge of an open space - such as - a doorway - a window.






3. Godlike - or coming from - or having to do with a god.






4. (1480?-1521) Spanish explorer Who was the first to circumnavigate the globe.






5. A political and social protest by university students in Beijing - China in 1989. The protest called for political and social reforms and resulted in the government using the military to end it - which caused hundreds of deaths - thousands of injured






6. (1806-72) President of Mexico from 1861 to 1863 and 1867 to 1872. He was responsible for many reforms including reducing the power of the Catholic Church.






7. Various materials found in nature used in manufacturing such as wood - coal - and oil.






8. Japanese city devastated during World War II when the United States dropped the second atomic bomb on Aug 8th - 1945.






9. To increase.






10. A Mesoamerican civilization of Central America and southern Mexico. Achievements include mathematics - architecture - and a 365 day a year calendar. They flourished between the 4th and 12th centuries C.E..






11. The idea of Calvinist Protestants that certain people were pre-selected to go to heaven.






12. (1632-1704) English philosopher and political theorist. He wrote Two Treaties on Government which explained that all men have Natural Rights - which are Life - Liberty - and Property - and that the purpose of government was to protect these rights.






13. Rights such as owning property - or the choice to be employed.






14. Social and economic class usually composed of merchants - artisans - and business people. In some societies - the richest class - but without a title of nobility. The middle class is usually the backbone of society as they are generally more moderate






15. The territories ruled by ancient Rome which at one time encompassed most of the Mediterranean world and parts of France - England - and Germany. The empire lasted from 27 BCE to 395 CE.






16. (1599-1658) Leader of the English Revolution that deposed the Stuart monarchs in favor of a short lived Republic. Cromwell acted as Lord Protector until the restoration of the Monarchy in 1660.






17. (1451-1506) Italian explorer working for Spain who - in 1492 - crossed the Atlantic Ocean and discovered the Americas for Spain.






18. A cold war policy that called for containing communism to areas already under its influence. This policy was proposed by U.S. President Harry Truman.






19. A substance spread onto soil to increase its ability to support crops. Fertilizers include organic materials - such as manure - but can also be man made chemicals such as nitrates.






20. Dutch descended colonist living in South Africa. Also called Afrikaners.






21. (10000 - 8000 BCE) The development of agriculture and the domestication of animals as a food source. This led to the development of permanent settlements and the start of civilization.






22. A change made to survive an environment or to overcome a disadvantage.






23. The shared beliefs - customs - practices - and social behavior of a particular nation or people






24. The death of all members of a species.






25. An offshoot of the Renaissance in which scientists questioned traditional beliefs about the workings of the universe. One of the main ideas to come out of the Scientific Revolution was the use of the Scientific Method. The Scientific Method uses obse






26. The policy of maintaining colonies as a source of raw materials and new markets. Practiced during old and new imperialism.






27. A social philosophy which stresses the importance of the individual above society.






28. The economic program designed to increase farm and industrial output though the creation of communes. Communes are similar to Soviet collectives in that groups of people live and work together on government owned farms and in government owned industr






29. Political policy that is dominated by the military and the competitive buildup of arms.






30. (1918-1970) President of Egypt from 1956 to 1970. He was the most influential leader of the Arab world during his lifetime. He supported the idea of Pan Arabism - where all Arab nations should unite. Also supported the Soviet Union during the Cold Wa






31. The removal of people of a specific ethnic group by means of genocide - terror - or forced expulsion.






32. In ancient Egypt - title given to the ruler Who was considered both king and god.






33. Located in India - this river is considered sacred to Hindus and is used for spiritual cleansing - funeral rites - and other Hindu rituals.






34. A device used to see distant objects - such as those in space.






35. Spanish conquerors who came to the New World in search of gold and other riches.






36. Concept of John Locke's that states all people have the right to life - liberty - and property.






37. (1491-1556) Founded the Society of Jesus - the Order of the Jesuits. He worked to combat the Protestant Reformation by providing strong Catholic leadership to monarchs across Europe.






38. Revolutionary document of the French Revolution. Written in 1789 - it spelled out certain rights believed to be universal to all mankind. Patterned on the American Declaration of Independence.






39. (1689-1755) Enlightenment thinker from France Who wrote a book called - The Spirit of the Laws in 1748. In his book - Montesquieu describes what he considers to be the best government. He states that government should divide itself according to its p






40. Nationalistic movement which emphasized the unity of all Africans - and sought to end foreign control.






41. The exchange of goods or service between people.






42. An alliance that was made up of Germany - Austria-Hungary - and Italy during World War I.






43. A policy of economic - political - and social of one country by another. Industrialized countries sought control of other countries for raw materials and new markets.






44. (circa 300 BCE) - Greek mathematician. Considered to be the father of modern geomertry.






45. (1689) A Bill of Rights written after the Glorious Revolution of 1688 which placed William and Mary on the throne of England. The bill created a limited monarchy and established Parliament as the ruling body of the nation.






46. Japanese city devastated during World War II when the United States dropped the second atomic bomb on Aug 8th - 1945.






47. (1889-1945) Austrian-born leader of Germany. He co-founded the Nazi Party in Germany - and gained control of the country as chancellor in 1933. Hitler started World War II with the invasion of Poland. He was responsible for the Holocaust.






48. (3100? BCE) King of Upper Egypt - united the two kingdoms of Upper and Lower Egypt






49. The ten laws given to Moses by God - according to the Bible.






50. Warrior class during Japan's feudal age.