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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Cabinet SystemCollection of people who run various departments in government. Usually report to the chief executive, such as the prime Minister, or the President. | |
Caesar, Julius(100-44 BCE), Roman general and statesman. He is responsible for setting up the imperial system in Rome which placed his grandnephew, Augustus, on the throne. | |
calendarA system for keeping track of time. | |
CaliphIn Islam, the successor to the Prophet Mohammed. | |
calligraphyA form of fine handwriting. | |
cannonA weapon which uses an iron ball as a projectile and gunpowder as the blasting agent. | |
Canon on MedicineA book written by Ibn Sina, a famous Islamic physician, which was an encyclopedia of Greek, Arabic, and his own knowledge of medicine. This book became the standard medical text in Europe for over five hundred years. | |
Cape of Good HopeSouthern tip of the African continent. | |
capitalMoney that is used for investment. | |