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political autonomy

A nation governing itself independently from a centralized point.

political ideologies

An organized system of political beliefs, values, and ideas.

political rights

Rights such as voting, and the ability to hold public office.

polytheism

The belief in many gods or goddesses.

Pope

Leader of the Roman Catholic Church. Chosen by the College of Cardinals.

Pope Urban II

(1040?-1099) The head of the Roman Catholic Church who issued the proclamation the began the First Crusade.

porcelain

A hard, fine ceramic material used to make a variety of products.

power loom

A device that combined thread to make cloth using steam power.

Pre-Columbian

Period of North and South American history before the arrival of the Europeans in the late 15th century.

predestination

The idea of Calvinist Protestants that certain people were pre-selected to go to heaven.


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