Global History & Geography for 14-15 Yr olds USA) (Thomas Caswell)

When a culture spreads to an area around it and makes a noticable difference in other cultures. (e.g., Latin was spoken in the Roman Empire, and Latin became the basis of all modern romance languages).

(1966-1976) Political policy in started in China by Mao Zedong to eliminate his rivals and train a new generation in the revolutionary spirit that created communist China. The Cultural Revolution resulted in beatings, terror, mass jailings, and the deaths of thousands.

The shared beliefs, customs, practices, and social behavior of a particular nation or people

A system of slave labor used by the Dutch in their South East Asia colonies.

One of the earliest forms of writing. It consisted of wedge shaped symbols usually imprinted in clay. Used throughout ancient Mesopotamia.

(1867-1934) French scientist. She is best known for his work with her husband Pierre in the field of radioactivity.

(1859-1906) French scientist. He is best known for his work with his wife Marie in the field of radioactivity.

An alphabet created by Eastern Orthodox monks for the Slavic language. It is based on Greek, and still used through the various Slavic countries today, such as Russia.

Title of the ruler of Russia. Taken from the word Caesar, which means emperor.

(1868-1918) Czar of Russia (1894-1917). He was overthrown during the Russian Revolution of 1917. Later, he and his family were killed by the revolution’s leadership.