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Global History Basics

Subjects : literacy, history
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1. 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






2. A catch all phrase for the trade occurring between Europe - Africa - and the Americas. Trade goods include raw materials from the Americas - manufactured goods from Europe - and slaves from Africa.






3. (1867-1912) American inventor. He is best know for his work with his brother Orville in the development of the airplane.






4. Nationalistic movement which emphasized the unity of all Arabs - and sought to end foreign control in the Middle East.






5. A system of government where the legislative - judicial - and executive powers are held by directly or indirectly elected officials.






6. (1485-1547) Spanish conquistador Who was responsible for the conquest of the Aztec Empire and the claiming of much of Central America for the Spanish.






7. (1820-1895) German socialist and co-author of The Communist Manifesto.






8. An unsuccessful invasion of Cuba in 1961 - which was sponsored by the United States. Its purpose was to overthrow Cuban dictator Fidel Castro.






9. (1860-1952) Prime Minister of Italy during World War I. He was one of the formulators of the Treaty of Versailles.






10. A policy during the Cold War which was aimed at relaxing tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union. The policy calls for increase diplomatic and commercial activity.






11. A Hindu holy book which is a collection of Aryan hymns that were transmitted orally before being written down in the 6th century BCE.






12. (?-286 BCE) First king of the Maurya dynasty in India.






13. A device used to determine latitude by observing the altitude and position of the sun or other start or planet.






14. Hindu epic poem that was written in Sanskrit in the 5th century BCE. Its most important part is the Bhagavad-Gita.






15. Period of North and South American history before the arrival of the Europeans in the late 15th century.






16. A political system in which a country is ruled by a monarch - who has absolute control.






17. A temporary government assembled during times of change.






18. The killing of large numbers of people






19. Divine right of rule in China.






20. Islamic terrorist organization led by Osama bin Laden. They are responsible for numerous terrorist attacks - including the destruction of the World Trade Center buildings in New York City.






21. A device used to make thread by spinning fibers together through the use of a big wheel.






22. To reject a belief or withdraw something previously said.






23. Above ground structures used to carry water long distances. Built by the ancient Romans.






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






25. A region of Central America - Mexico - and South America where several pre-Columbian civilizations lived including the Maya - Inca - and Aztecs.






26. A group of communist guerillas in Cambodia during the late 20th century - led by Pol Pot - that gained control of Cambodia after the withdrawal of American troops from the Vietnam War. The initiated a reign of terror - killing over a million people t






27. The cultural mixing of both ancient Greek and Roman traditions.






28. A political policy of the United States by President Theodore Roosevelt that states only the United States could intervene in the affairs of South America.






29. (1961) Crises that developed as a result of Cuban dictator Fidel Castro's decision to allow the Soviet Union to base nuclear missiles in Cuba. Upon discovery - the United States confronted the Soviet Union and demanded the missiles be removed. For ne






30. Large space telescope able to see farther than any other telescope at the end of the 20th century.






31. 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..






32. (1754-1793) King of France between 1774 and 1792. He was overthrown during the French Revolution and later beheaded.






33. (1400?-1468) German printer and European pioneer in the use of movable type.






34. The study of the environment - people - and the resources they use to live.






35. An enlightened despot who ruled over Russia. She is responsible for many positive changes in Russia - as well as securing the country a warm water port.






36. A place where something lives.






37. Political revolutions in various Latin American countries beginning in the late 18th century. These revolutions were aimed at overthrowing the European powers that controlled these nations. Many were successful - but few achieved the success of the A






38. A person who plans and creates mechanic structures for a variety of uses.






39. To gain something when someone dies - such as property or money.






40. (582?-500?BCE) Greek mathematician responsible for the Pythagorean Theorem which states the square of the hypotenuse of a right triangle is equal to the sum of the squares of the other two sides.






41. (1863-1945) British Prime Minister from 1916 to 1922 - he led Great Britain through World War I. He was one of the formulators of the Treaty of Versailles.






42. An enlightened despot who ruled over Russia. She is responsible for many positive changes in Russia - as well as securing the country a warm water port.






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






44. A document purchased from a bank that allowed a person to travel without having to carry large amounts of money. Worked like a modern check.






45. The raising of prices on consumer goods due to an increase in the money supply.






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






47. (1879-1953) The General Secretary of the Soviet Communist Party from 1922 until 1953. Known for his brutality in dealing with opponents and his failed policies of collectivism that caused widespread famine across the Soviet Union.






48. A system of slave labor used by the Dutch in their South East Asia colonies.






49. A system of government where the legislative - judicial - and executive powers are held by directly or indirectly elected officials.






50. Feudal Japanese theater where men wore decorative mask and performed on stage - while a chorus sang the lines. N