Thursday, 25 April 2024, 8:11 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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RabbiJewish holy men charged with conducting religious services, ensuring that Jewish laws are observed, and serving as a spiritual guide for the community. |
RacismDiscrimination or prejudice based on race. |
RamadanThe ninth month of the Muslim calendar. All Muslims must fast during daylight hours, except the very young or sick. |
RamayanaHindu epic story about the hero Rama who was the incarnation of the god Vishnu. |
Rasputin, Grigory(1872-1916) Russian peasant and self-proclaimed holy man. He was friends with the ruling Romanov family, and sometime advisor to Czarina Alexandra. His advice was on of the factors leading to the Russian Revolution. |
raw materialsVarious materials found in nature used in manufacturing such as wood, coal, and oil. |
recantTo reject a belief or withdraw something previously said. |
ReconquistaThe re-conquest of Spain by the Christians after centuries of Islamic domination. |
Red GuardMilitaristic group of students in China who brutalized anyone who criticized Maos government. |
Red ShirtsNationalistic group/army created and led by Guiseppe Garibaldi to end foreign control of Italy during the 19th century. |