Tuesday, 14 May 2024, 4:56 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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SanskritThe extinct language of ancient India. Spoken between fourteenth and fifth centuries BCE. Still used today in classic literature. |
satelliteMan made objects that orbit the Earth or perform deep space probes. The perform a number of functions such as communications and weather. |
satiThe ritual suicide of a wife after her husbands death in Hindu/Indian culture. |
Scandinavian VikingsMembers of any of the ancient Scandinavian peoples. Vikings raided various parts of northwestern Europe from the 8th to 11th centuries CE. They were good sailors who invaded by sea in long ships, and often settled in the areas they invaded, as in Great Britain. |
scholarA person who posesses a great deal of knowledge, usually an academic who specializes in a particular subject area. |
Scientific MethodUses observation and experimentation to explain theories on the workings of the universe. |
Scientific RevolutionAn offshoot of the Renaissance in which scientists questioned traditional beliefs about the workings of the universe. One of the main ideas to come out of the Scientific Revolution was the use of the Scientific Method. The Scientific Method uses observation and experimentation to explain theories on how the universe works. |
Scramble For AfricaTerm given for the rapid invasion of Africa by the various European powers. This began imperialism in Africa. |
sculptorAn artist who creates three-dimensional works of art, usually in stone or clay. |
seed drillMachine designed by Jethro Tull which mechanically planted seeds. |