Global History & Geography for 14-15 Yr olds USA) (Thomas Caswell)
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Thomas describes this database: "This 800+ term glossary is based on the New York State curriculum for 9th and 10th grade social studies. Called "Global History and Geography," this curriculum culminates in a high-stakes Regents examination that all students must pass in order to graduate and earn a high school diploma."
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Asoka(?-232 BCE) King of the Maurya dynasty. He ruled nearly the entire subcontinent of India. He also was instrumental in the spread of Buddhism after his conversion. | |
assassinationThe killing of a political leader or other public figure. | |
Association of Southeast Asian NationsMultinational organization that cooperates economically by lowering trade barriers, such as, tariffs, to encourage commerce between member nations. | |
astrolabeA device used to determine latitude by observing the altitude and position of the sun or other start or planet. | |
astronomerA person who specializes in the study of astronomical bodies. | |
Aswan High DamDam across the Nile River in Egypt. Created Lake Nassar and helps to create more farmland. Built between 1960 and 1970. | |
Ataturk, Mustafa Kemal(1881-1938) Nationalist leader of Turkey who is responsible for modernizing and westernizing his country after World War I. This enabled Turkey to resist imperialist attempts at takeover by various European powers. | |
AtmanIn Hinduism, the human soul. | |
Augustus(63 BCE 14 CE) First emperor of Rome (27 BCE 14 CE) He restored order and prosperity to the Empire after nearly a century of turmoil. Grandnephew to Julius Caesar. | |