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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subcontinentLarge area that is a separate part of a continent. The area encompassing India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh are considered to be a subcontinent of Asia. | |
subservientTo serve under another person. Unequal. | |
Suez CanalA canal linking the Red Sea to the Mediterranean Sea. It was a vital trade route in the British Empire during imperialism, and continues to link North Africa and Europe to Asia today. | |
Suez War of 1956War between Israel and Egypt which resulted in Egypt losing control of the Sinai Peninsula. | |
suffrageThe right to vote in elections. | |
Suleiman(1494-1566) Sultan of the Ottoman Empire and considered to be their greatest ruler. Under his leadership, the Ottoman Empire reached its greatest height. | |
superpowersTerm given to the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War. | |
surgeryThe medical treatment of a body which involves cutting open to perform various manipulations. | |