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Global History Basics

Subjects : literacy, history
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1. To change something to make it conform to modern standards






2. Feudal Japanese theatre that performed comedic or melodramatic presentations of everyday life or historic events.






3. An artist who creates three-dimensional works of art - usually in stone or clay.






4. A system of production in Spain's New World possessions which granted permission to conquistadors to enslave as many people needed to work a plantation.






5. The process of altering life forms by manipulating their genetic structure.






6. Political and Religious revolution in England between 1640 and 1660. The monarchy was abolished in favor of a Republic led by Oliver Cromwell. It ended with the seating of Charles II on the throne. Also known as the English Revolution.






7. Somebody who communicates with the spiritual realms on behalf of the living. Seen in many Animistic types of belief systems.






8. (1859-1906) French scientist. He is best known for his work with his wife Marie in the field of radioactivity.






9. A nation's actions regarding how they treat other nations.






10. Blood and Iron policy of Prussian chancellor Otto von Bismarck to unify all of Germany under Prussian control and build and expand it into a great empire. Very successful.






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






12. The process of preserving a corpse by removing the moisture from it before burial. This process was practiced by many different cultures.






13. Alliance of Germany - Italy - and Japan during World War II.






14. A moving body of water that usually has its source in an area of high ground.






15. An organized system of beliefs - values - and ideas. They form the basis of a political - social - and economic philosophy.






16. The term given to process in which cultural diffusion occurred between China and Japan though Korean contact with both civilizations.






17. A document detailing the fundamental laws of a country or organization.






18. A Hindu holy book where the god Krishna teaches the importance of selflessness - performing religious duties - and of devotion to God.






19. The process of dying due to lack of food.






20. Meeting of European political leaders to reestablish former territorial borders after the end of the Napoleonic Wars and the fall of Napoleon. The Congress was held in Vienna from September 1814 to June 1815 - and was dominated by Prince Metternich o






21. (563?-483?BCE) - Indian philosopher and the founder of Buddhism. Siddhartha was born into the Brahmin caste - and by all account led a luxurious lifestyle. However - He was troubled by the human misery that he saw around him everyday. Upon reflection






22. (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.






23. Shinto - Which means 'Way of the Gods -' is the traditional religion of Japan that focuses on nature. Many consider Shinto to be a form of Animism due to the many similarities found between them. Shinto teaches that there is a sacredness of the whole






24. 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






25. A triangular shaped building.






26. The use of force to injure someone or to damage something.






27. Non shooting conflict between the Soviet Union and their allies and the United States and their allies. Numerous secondary conflicts arise due to the Cold War.






28. Affecting the underlying principles or structure of something.






29. (1694-1778) French philosopher. He believed that freedom of speech was the best weapon against bad government. He also spoke out against the corruption of the French government - and the intolerance of the Catholic Church.






30. (1736-1819) Improved upon Newcomen's steam engine. Watt's steam engine would be the power source of the Industrial Revolution.






31. Also known as Austria-Hungary - or the Hapsburg Empire - as it was ruled by the Habsburg monarchy from 1867 to 1918. Austria-Hungary extended over most of central Europe. It was composed the modern day countries of Austria - Hungary - Slovakia - and






32. The movement of people to urban areas in search of work.






33. (1794-1858) Commodore. United States Navy officer Who is responsible for opening Japan to trade and imperialism.






34. A group formed in protest of the policy of Apartheid in South Africa. It was eventually outlawed due to their violent tactics - and Nelson Mandela - one of its leaders - was imprisoned for over thirty years.






35. The right of a country to govern itself without interference.






36. Chemicals used to destroy insects and other pests.






37. (1527-1598) King of Spain from 1556 to 1598. Absolute monarch who helped lead the Counter Reformation by persecuting Protestants in his holdings. Also sent the Spanish Armada against England.






38. A system of production in Spain's New World possessions which granted permission to conquistadors to enslave as many people needed to work a plantation.






39. An ideology where all social - economic - and political powers are centered in the government completely.






40. A Mesoamerican civilization of South America - centered in Peru. The Inca ruled a large empire and had many cultural and scientific achievements including an elaborate road system - architecture - and terrace farming. The arrival of the Spanish Conqu






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






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






43. A contagious viral disease originating in Africa. It is transmitted by blood and body fluids and causes body organs and vessels to leak blood - usually resulting in death.






44. Land that is able to support the growing of crops.






45. Time period in European history between the fall of Rome in 476 C.E. and the beginning of the Italian Renaissance in the early 15th century.






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






47. (1883-1945) Italian leader. He founded the Italian Fascist Party - and sided with Hitler and Germany in World War II. In 1945 He was overthrown and assassinated by the Italian Resistance.






48. (1167?-1227) One of the Mongol's greatest leaders and founder of the Mongol Empire.






49. (750 - 1258) Ruling family of the Islamic Empire during its golden age. This dynasty is responsible for many achievements






50. (1834-1900) German inventor. He is best know for his work in the development of the gasoline internal combustion engine.