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

(1663-1729) Developed a steam engine powered by coal.

(1642-1727) English scientist who discovered gravitation, invented calculus, and formulated the laws of motion.

Niccolò Machiavelli (May 3, 1469June 21, 1527) was an Italian political philosopher during the Renaissance. As a civil servant in Florence, Machiavelli became the key figure in realistic political theory, crucial to later studies in political science. His most famous book, Il Principe (The Prince), was a work intended to be an instruction book for rulers. Published after his death, the book advocated the theory that whatever was expedient was necessaryan early example of utilitarianism and realpolitik. Machiavelli's theories were elaborated in the 20th century. Machiavelli was also the author of many "Discourses" on political life in the Roman Republic, Florence, and other states, in which he demonstrated mastery of other views. However, the adjective "Machiavellian" is seen by most experts to inaccurately represent him and his views, having come to describe narrow, self-interested behavior pursued by interest groups. Along with Leonardo da Vinci, Niccolo Machiavelli is considered the ideal prototype of the Renaissance man. While this epithet may be more appropriate than describing Machiavelli as "Machiavellian," it may be fair to state that he possessed a "machiavellian intelligence."

In Buddhism, spiritual enlightenment.

(1909-1972) Independence leader who help lead Ghana out of European imperialism after World War II.

Feudal Japanese theater where men wore decorative mask and performed on stage, while a chorus sang the lines. Nô theatre reflected Buddhist ideas such as resisting selfish behavior.

A person who belongs to a group of people who move from place to place seasonally in search of food and water.

Mythical water route from the northeast region of North America to the Pacific Ocean. Many people during the Age of Exploration searched for this route that does not exist. However, the search resulted in the discovery of much of the northeast region of North America by the Europeans.

A family unit consisting a mother, father and their children.

Weapons in which the explosive potential is controlled by nuclear fission or fusion.