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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Pacific RimThe countries that border the Pacific Ocean, specifically, the countries of East Asia, considered as an economic unit. | |
pagodaA multistoried building with the corners of the roof curved up that were used as a temple. | |
Paleolithic Age(750,000 BCE - 10,000 B.C.E.) Old Stone Age. A period of time in human history characterized by the use of stone tools and the use of hunting and gathering as a food source. | |
Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO)One time terrorist organization, now considered to be a legitimate political body whose goals have been to create a nation-state for the displaced Palestinians. The PLO is lead by Yasir Arafat. | |
Pan AfricanismNationalistic movement which emphasized the unity of all Africans, and sought to end foreign control. | |
Pan SlavismNationalistic movement which emphasized the unity of all Slavic peoples, and sought to end foreign control of various Slavic nations. | |
Panama CanalA canal that crosses the isthmus of Panama connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Built by the United States between 1904 and 1914. | |
PantheonA domed temple in Rome that was completed in 27 BCE, and still stands today. | |
papyrus scrollsPaper like material made from the reeds of the papyrus plant. It was used by the Egyptians for the writing and storing of documents. | |