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Global History Basics

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






2. (1509-1564) Theologian and church reformer who developed a form of Protestantism during the Reformation. His church is known for the idea of predestination - which states certain people are predestined for heaven.






3. 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.






4. 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.






5. (2575 BCE - 2134 BCE) Period in ancient Egyptian history characterized by the building of the Great Pyramids at Giza.






6. (1167?-1227) One of the Mongol's greatest leaders and founder of the Mongol Empire.






7. Theory of the universe that states the sun is the center - and that the earth revolves around it.






8. A famine in 1845 when the main crop of Ireland - potatoes - was destroyed by disease. Irish farmers grew other food items - such as wheat and oats - but Great Britain required them to export those items to them - leaving nothing for the Irish to live






9. An international body composed of many countries that seeks to promote peace - prosperity - and cooperation around the world. It was formed in 1945 at the end of World War II.






10. (1469?-1524) Portuguese explorer who - in 1498 - established an all water route to India






11. The administration portion of the government.






12. (1918 - )A black South African leader who protested the policy of Apartheid and spent over thirty years in prison before becoming the first black president of South Africa.






13. Services including the collection and disposal of sewage and garbage.






14. An independent state or country.






15. A famous Renaissance painting by Leonardo Da Vinci.






16. (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






17. A system of laws. Some of the features of this system include - men being equal under the law - having the right to face their accusers - and being considered innocent until proven guilty.






18. The policy of maintaining colonies as a source of raw materials and new markets. Practiced during old and new imperialism.






19. (1450?-1500) Portuguese explorer who - in 1488 - was the first person to round the Cape of Good Hope at the southern tip of Africa.






20. (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.






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






22. The belief in many gods or goddesses.






23. The first patriarch in the Bible. Abraham was asked by God to sacrifice his son - Isaac - and was rewarded for being prepared to do so. He is considered by Jewish people as the father of the Israelites through his son Isaac - and by Muslims as the fa






24. A system of forced labor.






25. (1957- ) Saudi Arabian multimillionaire and leader of the terrorist organization al-Qaeda. He is responsible for numerous terrorist attacks on the United States including the destruction of the World Trade Center.






26. A situation where there are no clear winners.






27. A company that does business in more than one country - usually by setting up branch offices.






28. Important symbol of Buddhism. It represents the endless cycle of life through reincarnation.






29. Term given to describe the Enlightenment.






30. In Hinduism - it is the principal of non violence against all living things.






31. A war in the country of Vietnam - first between the French and Vietnamese - as France was attempting to hold onto its colony. The second war was between the United States and the communist forces of North Vietnam - as the U.S. was attempting to keep






32. King and Queen of England from 1689 to 1702. They were placed on the throne as a result of the Glorious Revolution of 1688 - and ruled as limited monarchs.






33. The curving distance east or west of the prime meridian that stretches from the North Pole to the South Pole.






34. A person who specializes in the study of astronomical bodies.






35. A person who makes quality - practical or decorative goods.






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






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






38. A dramatic change in the economy of Europe at the end of the Middle Ages. It is characterized by an increase in towns and trade - the use of banks and credit - and the establishment of guilds to regulate quality and price.






39. A law code created by the Byzantine Emperor Justinian about 530 CE. It was a revision of the old Roman law system.






40. The average weather in a region.






41. 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.






42. (1894?-1978) Independence leader who help lead Kenya out of European imperialism after World War II.






43. Warrior class during Japan's feudal age.






44. Former independent kingdom and state of Germany. In the late 19th century - it formed the central state of the German Empire - which was one of the largest in Europe.






45. The collection of religious writings by Siddhartha Gautama - the Buddha.






46. (1754-1793) King of France between 1774 and 1792. He was overthrown during the French Revolution and later beheaded.






47. A war between North Korean - which was supported by both the Soviet Union and communist China - and South Korea - which was supported by the United States and the United Nations. The war occurred between 1950 and 1953 and ended in an armistice and or






48. A system of laws. Some of the features of this system include - men being equal under the law - having the right to face their accusers - and being considered innocent until proven guilty.






49. A spiritual leader in a variety of religions.






50. (1948-49) War between Israel and the Arab world over the formation of the nation of Israel.







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