Friday, 29 March 2024, 12:00 PM
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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gentry

Members of the upper class in some social class systems.

geocentric model

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

Ghana

One of the west African Trading Kingdoms. They were rich in gold and established a vast trading network across the Sahara desert.

ghetto

Term given to poor areas of town where Jews were sent during World War II.

Glasnost

A policy of Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev which called for more openness with the nations of West, and a relaxing of restraints on Soviet citizenry.

Global North

Economic and political designation given to industrialized countries such those in North America and Western Europe, and also including Japan, and Australia. These nations have high standards of living and a high literacy rate.

Global South

Economic and Political designation given to developing nations in Asia, Africa, and South America, many of which were former colonies during European Imperialism. These post colonial nations face low literacy rates, massive unemployment, little to no industrialization, and are generally economically dependent on their former colonial masters.

Glorious Revolution

Political revolution in Great Britain in 1688 that put William and Mary on the throne, while limiting the power of the monarchy and making Parliament supreme. This event marks the beginning of a constitutional monarchy in England.

Gold Coast

Name given to the parts of the west coast of Africa by European imperialist due to the amount of gold found in the region.

Golden Age

The first age of the world, an untroubled and prosperous era during which people lived in ideal happiness.