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Global History Basics

Subjects : literacy, history
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1. (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.






2. Letters of forgiveness for one's sins provided by the medieval Church - and one of the causes of the Reformation.






3. (1773-1859) Chancellor of the Astro-Hungarian Empire between 1821 and 1848. He was the most powerful political figure in Europe between 1814 and 1848. He was driven from power in the Revolutions of 1848.






4. 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






5. A hard - fine ceramic material used to make a variety of products.






6. The biological study of animals.






7. (1676-1745) British statesman - and first Prime Minister from 1721 to 1742.






8. (1603-1867) Feudal Warlord rulers of Japan. Responisble for closing Japan off from the rest of the world. Overthrown during the Meiji Restoration.






9. (1265-1321) Italian poet and Renaissance writer. His greatest work is The Divine Comedy.






10. A promise made by British Prime Minister Balfour to create a homeland for the Jewish people.






11. Lowest class in most social class systems - including factory workers - miners - and others.






12. Area of southeast Asia controlled by France during Imperialism. Includes Cambodia - Laos - and Vietnam.






13. First new government during the first stage of the French Revolution.






14. Class system in France before the French Revolution. There were three Estates - First Estate was Clergy - Second was Nobility - and Third was peasants - merchants - and townspeople.






15. (1850-1864) A revolt by the people of China against the ruling Manchu Dynasty because of their failure to deal effectively with the opium problem and the interference of foreigners.






16. (1958) A political revolution that removed the United States supported Fugencio Batista from power. The revolution was led by Fidel Castro who became the new leader of Cuba as a communist dictator.






17. (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






18. The second half of the Christian Bible. It describes the life and teachings of Jesus Christ - as well as other Christian teachings.






19. Economic and political designation given to industrialized countries such those in North America and Western Europe - and also including Japan - and Australia. These nations have high standards of living and a high literacy rate.






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






21. (1820-1895) German socialist and co-author of The Communist Manifesto.






22. One of the west African Trading Kingdoms. They were rich in gold and established a vast trading network across the Sahara desert. Greatest ruler was Mansa Musa - who converted to Islam and made a famous pilgrimage.






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






24. A business that exchanges currencies - makes loans - and keeps the money of individual depositors.






25. A part Confucianism where respect is paid to the parents.






26. Oldest written system of laws. They were created by King Hammurabi of Babylonia in th mid 18th century BCE and placed on stones tablets for all to see.






27. The movement of people from one nation to another.






28. A printing machine that used individual letters that could be moved after each printing. This allowed for faster and easier printing.






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






30. Relating to a system that administers justice.






31. (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.






32. Hindu holy book from the 8th century BCE.






33. A Portuguese ship that had a large cargo area and used two orthree masts.






34. (1901-1989) Emperor of Japan from 1926 until 1989. He is the last Japanese emperor to be considered divine. Led Japan through World War II.






35. An economic system based on the private ownership of the means of production and distribution of goods. Also promotes a free market regulated by supply and demand.






36. Lowest class in most social class systems - including factory workers - miners - and others.






37. This was an economic philosophy begun by Adam Smith in his book - Wealth of Nations - that stated that business and the economy would run best with no interference from the government. This economic system dominated most of the Industrial Revolution.






38. Something of value that is owned by a person.






39. 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.






40. The administration portion of the government.






41. The rebirth of a soul into another body.






42. (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






43. Alliance of Great Britain - Soviet Union - United States - and France during World War II.






44. 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.






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






46. (1850-1864) A revolt by the people of China against the ruling Manchu Dynasty because of their failure to deal effectively with the opium problem and the interference of foreigners.






47. (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






48. The sending of goods to another country for sale or trade.






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






50. (1585-1642) French Cardinal and politician responsible for instituting absolutist practices in France.