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Reformation

The protest against perceived wrong doings by the Catholic Church during the early 16th century. Main leaders were Martin Luther and John Calvin.

reincarnation

The rebirth of a soul into another body.

relay runners

The passing of information through a series of runners.

religion

Belief in a reverence for a supernatural power or powers reguarded as creator and governor of the universe

Renaissance

A rebirth of cultural and intellectual pursuits after the stagnation of the Middle Ages. This period in European history, from about the 14th through 16th centuries, features major cultural and artistic change.

Rennisance Era

The humanistic revival of classical art, architecture, literature, and learning that originated in Italy in the 14th century and later spread throughout Europe.


reparations

Monetary compensation to correct something that was done wrong.

representative democracy

A system of government where the legislative, judicial, and executive powers are held by directly or indirectly elected officials.

republic

A political system in which a country is ruled by law, has representative government, and is democratic in nature.

resources

An asset that is beneficial to a country or people.


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