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

The extinct language of ancient India. Spoken between fourteenth and fifth centuries BCE. Still used today in classic literature.

Man made objects that orbit the Earth or perform deep space probes. The perform a number of functions such as communications and weather.

The ritual suicide of a wife after her husband’s death in Hindu/Indian culture.

Members of any of the ancient Scandinavian peoples. Vikings raided various parts of northwestern Europe from the 8th to 11th centuries CE. They were good sailors who invaded by sea in long ships, and often settled in the areas they invaded, as in Great Britain.

A person who posesses a great deal of knowledge, usually an academic who specializes in a particular subject area.

Uses observation and experimentation to explain theories on the workings of the universe.

An offshoot of the Renaissance in which scientists questioned traditional beliefs about the workings of the universe. One of the main ideas to come out of the Scientific Revolution was the use of the Scientific Method. The Scientific Method uses observation and experimentation to explain theories on how the universe works.

Term given for the rapid invasion of Africa by the various European powers. This began imperialism in Africa.

An artist who creates three-dimensional works of art, usually in stone or clay.

Machine designed by Jethro Tull which mechanically planted seeds.