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Global History Basics

Subjects : literacy, history
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1. A person or body of people who have the power to make and enforce laws for a country or area.






2. Warrior class during Japan's feudal age.






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






4. Prophet of Allah; founder of Islam.






5. (1886-1973) First Prime Minister of Israel.






6. Soviet satellite put into orbit around Earth in 1957. It was the first man made satellite put into orbit.






7. Collected teachings of Chinese philosopher Lao Tze - the founder of Taoism/Daoism.






8. The killing of all the people from a ethnic group - religious group - or people from a specific nation.






9. In Hinduism - the term given to the endless cycle of birth - death - and rebirth.






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






11. Islamic holy book.






12. (276?-196? BCE) - Greek mathematician - astronomer - and geographer who measured the circumference of the Earth. His measurement was only off by 15%.






13. The complete control of a weaker nation's social - economic - and political life by a stronger nation.






14. An international organization established to promote monetary cooperation - exchange stability - and economic growth. The IMF also works to lower unemployment and help countries in debt manage their finances.






15. (1451-1506) Italian explorer working for Spain who - in 1492 - crossed the Atlantic Ocean and discovered the Americas for Spain.






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






17. A wall built in 1961 dividing Soviet controlled East Berlin from the democratic West Berlin. It was destroyed when communism ended in 1990.






18. The name of the Vietnamese communist who fought against South Vietnam and the United States during the Vietnam War.






19. The red gateway entrance to a Shinto shrine.






20. North American Free Trade Agreement - an economic treaty between Canada - the United States - and Mexico to lower tariffs and create a free trade environment. NAFTA was ratified by its member nations in 1994.






21. Chinese method of treating disorders by inserting needles into the skin. This is to help with the flow of energy that is thought to be blocked.






22. Date designation meaning Before Common Era - or more than two thousand years ago.






23. A cold war policy that called for containing communism to areas already under its influence. This policy was proposed by U.S. President Harry Truman.






24. The pilgrimage or holy journey to the city of Mecca






25. An address given to the United States' Congress by President Woodrow Wilson concerning the end of World War I and the treatment of all concerned with the war. The speech outlines the League of Nations and the ideas of self determination for different






26. The spiritual leader of the Tibetan sect of Buddhism - and is considered to be the reincarnation of the bodhisattva - or 'buddha-to-be.'






27. Buddhism developed in India - and is based on many of the core concepts of Hinduism.. Buddhists believe in an endless cycle of reincarnation - or samsara - which is similar to beliefs of Hinduism. However - Buddhists do not believe that deities are r






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






29. (1881-1938) Nationalist leader of Turkey Who is responsible for modernizing and westernizing his country after World War I. This enabled Turkey to resist imperialist attempts at takeover by various European powers.






30. In colonial Latin America - American born Spanish gentry - They owned most of the land but were treated like second class citizens - and were denied political rights.






31. A form of government where the citizens elect members to represent them in a parliament - or legislative assembly.






32. Geo-Political designation of the area stretching from the eastern Mediterranean Sea to the western side of the Indian subcontinent. Consists of countries such as Israel - Iran - Iraq - Saudi Arabia - and Egypt.






33. Economic and Political designation given to developing nations in Asia - Africa - and South America - many of which were former colonies during European Imperialism. These post colonial nations face low literacy rates - massive unemployment - little






34. 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.






35. (1966-1976) Political policy in started in China by Mao Zedong to eliminate his rivals and train a new generation in the revolutionary spirit that created communist China. The Cultural Revolution resulted in beatings - terror - mass jailings - and th






36. (1893-1976) Leader of the Communist Party in China that overthrew Jiang Jieshi and the Nationalists. Established China as the People's Republic of China and ruled from 1949 until 1976.






37. The Geopolitical designation for Central and South America and the Caribbean Islands which were settled by the Spanish.






38. (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.






39. (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.






40. 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.






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






42. A Mesoamerican civilization that flourished around 1200 C.E.. Achievements include irrigation - a simple calendar and writing system - and small cities.






43. (1941- ) Former Yugoslavian President. He fought to keep non-Serbs from breaking away from Yugoslavia. During the 1990s - he used his army to terrorize ethnic Albanians in Kosovo - who were asking for self rule. The North Atlantic Treaty Organization






44. Farmers who were tied to the land during European feudalism. They were not slaves because they could not be bought or sold - but they could not readily leave the manor either. Serfs were given land to farm in exchange for service to their lord. This






45. Rain that contains pollutants due to the burning of fossil fuels. It is damaging to the environment.






46. The buying and selling of people for the purposes of slavery.






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






48. A long-established custom or belief.






49. (1787?-1828) During Shaka's rule - the Zulu broadened their land claims throughout southern Africa. Eventually - the Zulu came into the conflict with the British army as they expanded their control over southern Africa and invaded the homeland of the






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