Sunday, 5 May 2024, 3:58 AM
Site: edulabs.org academy
Course: Activity Examples (Activity Examples)
Glossary: Global History & Geography for 14-15 Yr olds USA) (Thomas Caswell)
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Cultural DiffusionWhen a culture spreads to an area around it and makes a noticable difference in other cultures. (e.g., Latin was spoken in the Roman Empire, and Latin became the basis of all modern romance languages). |
Cultural Revolution(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 the deaths of thousands. |
cultureThe shared beliefs, customs, practices, and social behavior of a particular nation or people |
culture systemA system of slave labor used by the Dutch in their South East Asia colonies. |
cuneiformOne of the earliest forms of writing. It consisted of wedge shaped symbols usually imprinted in clay. Used throughout ancient Mesopotamia. |
Curie, Marie(1867-1934) French scientist. She is best known for his work with her husband Pierre in the field of radioactivity. |
Curie, Pierre(1859-1906) French scientist. He is best known for his work with his wife Marie in the field of radioactivity. |
CyrillicAn alphabet created by Eastern Orthodox monks for the Slavic language. It is based on Greek, and still used through the various Slavic countries today, such as Russia. |
CzarTitle of the ruler of Russia. Taken from the word Caesar, which means emperor. |
Czar Nicholas II(1868-1918) Czar of Russia (1894-1917). He was overthrown during the Russian Revolution of 1917. Later, he and his family were killed by the revolutions leadership. |