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

The attempted genocide of European Jews, Gypsies, mentally retarded, homosexuals, and others by Nazi Germany during the Second World War.

Term given to lands in present day Israel that is significant to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

Formed by the Creator (Father), Redeemer (Son), and Sustainer (Holy Spirit). Christians believe that these three entities are all part of a single higher power.

Large space telescope able to see farther than any other telescope at the end of the 20th century.

The study of the environment, people, and the resources they use to live.

The rights that are considered by most societies to belong automatically to all people, including the rights to justice, freedom, and equality.

A system of thought that centers on humans and their values, capacities, and worth; A cultural and intellectual movement of the Renaissance that emphasized secular concerns as a result of the rediscovery and study of the literature, art, and civilization of ancient Greece and Rome.

System of food production for prehistoric peoples. Involves hunting animals and gathering foods grown in the wild.

(1937- ) President of Iraq since 1979. He has led his control into two devastating wars, one against Iran in 1980 to 1988, and the Persian Gulf War in 1990 – 1991 which started as a result of his invading Kuwait.

Tribes in Rwanda responsible for decades of warfare.