Thursday, 25 April 2024, 2:51 AM
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Course: Activity Examples (Activity Examples)
Glossary: Global History & Geography for 14-15 Yr olds USA) (Thomas Caswell)
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Boxer Rebellion(1900) A rebellion by the people of China to end foreign domination. |
BrahmaHindu god called the Creator. Brahma is the first member of the triad that includes Vishnu the Preserver and Shiva the Destroyer. |
BrahmanIn Hinduism, Brahman is the name given to the oneness of the universe. |
Brezhnev, Leonid(1906-1982) Leader of the Soviet Union from 1964 to 1982. During his control of the Soviet Union, relations with the West, as well as the Soviet economy, experienced a long period of stagnation. |
British East India CompanyA joint stock company that controlled most of India during the period of imperialism. This company controlled the political, social, and economic life in India for more than 200 years. |
bubonic plagueAn infectious disease transmitted by fleas. It is characterized by fever, chills, and the formation of swellings. Also known as the Black Plague or Black Death. |
BuddhaHindu for enlightened one." See also Siddhartha Gautama. |
BuddhismBuddhism 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 responsible for the phenomenon. In addition, the Caste System is rejected by Buddhists who believe instead that one is reincarnated until they can achieve nirvana, best described as spiritual enlightenment. |
bureaucracyThe administration portion of the government. |
BushidoCode of conduct for Samurai and nobles during Japanese feudalism. |