Monday, 29 April 2024, 7:03 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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détenteA policy during the Cold War which was aimed at relaxing tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union. The policy calls for increase diplomatic and commercial activity. |
developing nationsNations that are economically and technologically less developed than industrialized nations. |
dharmaThe act of fulfilling one's duty in life. Associated with Hinduism and Buddhism. |
Dias, Bartholomeu(1450?-1500) Portuguese explorer who, in 1488, was the first person to round the Cape of Good Hope at the southern tip of Africa. |
diasporaThe enforced spreading out of a group of people. In history, there has been both a Jewish Diaspora and an African Diaspora. |
dictatorshipthe office or controal of a dictator. |
Diocletian(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. |
discriminationTo treat unfairly due to a persons ethnic background, gender, religion, or age |
divineGodlike, or coming from, or having to do with a god. |
Divine Comedy, TheAn epic poem written by Dante during the Renaissance. |