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Global History Basics

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1. Date designation meaning Common Era - or the last two thousand years of history.






2. (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.






3. The ninth month of the Muslim calendar. All Muslims must fast during daylight hours - except the very young or sick.






4. (1794-1876) Mexican general and dictator who controlled Mexico for more than 25 years. Lost war against the United States which cost Mexico present day California - Nevada - and New Mexico.






5. The widespread destruction of the world's forests. One of the largest areas of destruction are the tropical rainforests. These forest are cut down for the hardwood lumber - to clear space for farming - for building settlements - and for grazing anima






6. A person who designs buildings.






7. (1820-78) He was king of Sardinia from 1849 to 1861 - when he became king of a united Italy until his death in 1878. His support of the unification movement was vital to its success.






8. (1859-1941) King of Prussia and Emperor of Germany whose political policies led his country into World War I. He was forced from power when Germany lost the war.






9. (1452-1519) An Italian painter - sculptor - engineer - and inventor. Famous works include paintings Mona Lisa and The Last Supper. Also left a variety of sketches showing flying machines and underwater boats centuries before the invention of planes a






10. Southern tip of the African continent.






11. One time terrorist organization - now considered to be a legitimate political body whose goals have been to create a nation-state for the displaced Palestinians. The PLO is lead by Yasir Arafat.






12. Emperor of the kingdom of Mali in Africa. He made a famous pilgrimage to Mecca and established trade routes to the Middle East.






13. In Hinduism - Brahman is the name given to the oneness of the universe.






14. A policy that guaranteed European citizens in China were only subject to the laws of their own nation and could only be tried by their own courts.






15. An economic and social program that called for limited privatization of agriculture and industry - encouraged foreign investment and foreign trade - and resulted in a boost for the Chinese economy. Unlike the Great Leap Forward - the Four Modernizati






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






17. A political system where the means of production are controlled by the workers and all things are shared evenly. Socialist policies provide for government funding of many basic needs such as food - shelter - and medical care.






18. A social class system where there is no mobility. A person remains in the same class their entire life.






19. The exchange of goods or service between people.






20. An organization within the United Nations that works to provide food - clothing - and other assistance to children in need around the world. UNICEF was founded in 1946.






21. Prime Minister - or chief executive of a country or nation state.






22. The medical treatment of a body which involves cutting open to perform various manipulations.






23. Theory of motion and energy developed by Albert Einstein in the 20th century.






24. To exclude a Christian from receiving the Sacraments.






25. A political system in which a country is ruled by law - has representative government - and is democratic in nature.






26. Nationalist movement to end British control of India.






27. (1743?-1803) Revolutionary leader Who is responsible for ousting France from Haiti during the Latin American Revolutions in the early 19th century.


28. A highly contagious disease. Symptoms include high fever and scar-producing blisters. It can be fatal.






29. Relating to a system that administers justice.






30. Confucius lived in China during the Chou Dynasty - when there was mass disorder and confusion and degrading moral standards. Confucius was appalled by What appeared to be the fracturing of Chinese society. He believed that the only cure was to stress






31. (1926?- ) Leader of the Cuban Revolution and communist dictator of Cuba. He is responsible for making Cuba a socialist country which has often been at odds with the United States. Notably - the bay of Pigs invasion and the Cuban Missile Crisis.






32. A political system where the means of production are controlled by the workers and all things are shared evenly. Socialist policies provide for government funding of many basic needs such as food - shelter - and medical care.






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






34. Code of behavior for followers of Buddhism.






35. (2040 BCE - 1640 BCE) Period in ancient Egyptian history characterized by internal strife and hardships - and the invasion - and subsequent take over by the neighboring Hyksos.






36. An independent state or country.






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






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






39. 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.






40. In Hinduism - it is the release from the cycle of reincarnation through unification with Brahma.






41. On November 9th - 1938 - Nazis in German looted - and burned Jewish stores and Synagogues - often beating Jews in the street. Over 90 Jews were killed during Kristallnacht. Also called Night of Broken Glass.






42. Handheld weapon that uses small balls of lead as projectiles and gunpowder as the blasting agent.






43. A paved road or path.






44. (1754-1793) King of France between 1774 and 1792. He was overthrown during the French Revolution and later beheaded.






45. Jewish scholar charged with conducting religious services - ensuring that Jewish laws are observed - and serving as a spiritual guide for the community.






46. (1925?- ) President of Uganda from 1971 to 1979. His brutal regime resulted in the death of hundreds of thousands of people - as well as the near total ruin of Uganda. He was overthrown and exiled to Saudi Arabia in 1979.






47. (1712-1786) - King of Prussia from 1740 to 1786. Enlightened despot who enlarged Prussia by gaining land from Austria when Maria Theresa became Empress.






48. (320-550 C.E.)Ruling family in India during its golden age. Responsible for many achievements.






49. (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






50. The control of one country by another through the stationing of military troops and military government.