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Global History Basics

Subjects : literacy, history
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1. A person who makes quality - practical or decorative goods.






2. Term given to the competition between the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War to advance their space programs.






3. (1473-1543) Polish astronomer Who wrote On the Revolutions of the Celestial Spheres. Theorized that the Earth orbited the Sun (heliocentric system) and laid the foundations of modern astronomy.






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






5. The large scale buying of goods and/or services.






6. During the Industrial Revolution - it was the consolidation of many small farms into one large farm - which created a labor force as many people lost their homes.






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






8. (1884-1885) During European Imperialism - various European leaders met in Berlin - Germany to discuss plans for dividing Africa peacefully. These leaders had little regard for African independence - and had no representation for native Africans. This






9. (1810-61) Prime Minister of Sardinia - a large Italian State. He formed alliances with other foreign powers to help end Austria's and Spain's control. Instrumental in the unification of Italy.






10. A joint stock company that controlled most of India during the period of imperialism. This company controlled the political - social - and economic life in India for more than 200 years.






11. A polytheistic religion that was formed from a variety of different religious practices. In Hinduism - salvation is achieved through a spiritual oneness of the soul - atman - with the ultimate reality of the universe - Brahma. To achieve this goal -






12. A group of people moving from their homeland to a new area in large numbers.






13. Islamic holy book.






14. Line of latitude which divided North and South Korea.






15. Also known as the Mongol Peace. A time when global trade expanded due to the political stability provided by Mongol rulers.






16. A soldier working for the British East India Company - recruited from the native population of India.






17. (1894-1971) Leader of the Soviet Union from 1953 to 1964. Khrushchev was critical of Stalin's policies and attempted to reverse some of them. He is responsible for placing nuclear missiles in Cuba which resulted in the Cuban Missile Crisis.






18. A gas containing carbon - hydrogen - chlorine - and fluorine. It is used in refrigerators and aerosol sprays. CFCs are reputed to be damaging to the Earth's protective ozone layer.






19. A policy in Russia to make all of the peoples under their control conform to Russian culture and language. It was used in both the Russian Empire and later - in the Soviet Union.






20. The cutting out of flat areas (terraces) into near vertical slopes to allow farming. Terrace farms appears as steps cut into a mountainside. This adaptation allowed both the early Chinese - and the Inca of Mesoamerica to grow enough food for their la






21. The killing of a political leader or other public figure.






22. (1929- ) President of the Palestine National Authority and Chairman of the Palestinian Liberation Organization. Considered by many to be a terrorist - he has in recent years been accepted as the legitimate authority to speak for the Palestinians. His






23. A weapon which uses an iron ball as a projectile and gunpowder as the blasting agent.






24. A famous Renaissance painting by Leonardo Da Vinci.






25. Machine designed by Jethro Tull Which mechanically planted seeds.






26. Revolutionary group in Kenya who used violent means to force out European settlers.






27. (1904-1997) Chinese Communist leader. Ruled from 1978 until 1997.






28. (1918-1981) President of Egypt between 1970 and 1981. He was assassinated by Islamic fundamentalists for making peace with Israel.






29. A policy if the Truman presidency that called for supporting any nation resisting communism.






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






31. Code of behavior for followers of Islam. Includes Charity - Daily Prayer - Profession of Faith - Fasting during Ramadan - and a pilgrimage to Mecca called the hajj.






32. The protest against perceived wrong doings by the Catholic Church during the early 16th century. Main leaders were Martin Luther and John Calvin.






33. The cutting out of flat areas (terraces) into near vertical slopes to allow farming. Terrace farms appears as steps cut into a mountainside. This adaptation allowed both the early Chinese - and the Inca of Mesoamerica to grow enough food for their la






34. A company with business dealings in many different areas.






35. A system of forced labor.






36. A government owned farms where peasants work on a quota system.






37. Refers to a number of distinct human rights. These include the right to equality under the law - the right to a nationality - the right to freely leave and return to a person's country of origin - the right to freedom from persecution because of race






38. Writing system that uses drawings of objects.






39. The gradual change or development of something.






40. A device used to steer a ship. It is usually shaped like a paddle and is on the back of the boat.






41. Nationalist Party in China led by Jiang Jieshi - which began a war against the Communist Party led by Mao Zedong. Both fought for control of China - with Mao and the Communists ultimately winning in 1949.






42. (1948-49) War between Israel and the Arab world over the formation of the nation of Israel.






43. A book of political advice written by Niccolo Machiavelli during the Renaissance in which he describes the methods that a prince should use to acquire and maintain political power. This book was used to defend policies of despotism and tyranny. Machi






44. Japanese city devastated during World War II when the United States dropped the first atomic bomb on Aug 6th - 1945.






45. (1167?-1227) One of the Mongol's greatest leaders and founder of the Mongol Empire.






46. (245-313) Emperor of Rome Who was responsible for dividing Rome into different provinces and districts. Eventually - the eastern portions of the Empire became known as the Byzantine Empire.






47. In colonial Latin America - Spanish/African who were denied basic political - economic - and social rights due to their mixed heritage.






48. Taiwan - Singapore - Hong Kong - and South Korea. These nations have experienced rapid economic growth and prosperity due to industrialization - and were aligned both politically - and economically with the West throughout the Cold War






49. A belief in the superiority of a certain ethnic group or race.






50. The collection of Jewish writings that is the basis of Jewish religious law.