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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Taiping Rebellion(1850-1864) A revolt by the people of China against the ruling Manchu Dynasty because of their failure to deal effectively with the opium problem and the interference of foreigners. | |
TalmudThe collection of Jewish writings that is the basis of Jewish religious law. | |
Tao-te-ChingCollected teachings of Chinese philosopher Lao Tze, the founder of Taoism/Daoism. | |
tariffA tax on imports. | |
tea ceremonyA Japanese ritual in which tea is prepared, served, and drunk in a certain way. | |
technologytools and skills people use (i.e. computers and machines assist in research and production) | |
telescopeA device used to see distant objects, such as those in space. | |
Ten CommandmentsThe ten laws given to Moses by God, according to the Bible. | |
terrace farmingThe cutting out of flat areas (terraces) into near vertical slopes to allow farming. Terrace farms appears as steps cut into a mountainside. This adaptation allowed both the early Chinese, and the Inca of Mesoamerica to grow enough food for their large populations. | |
terrorismThe use of violence for political purpose. | |
The BibleThe sacred book of Christianity, a collection of ancient writings including the books of both the Old Testament and the New Testament. | |
Theodosius(346? CE 395 CE) Emperor of the Roman Empire who is responsible for making the Christian religion the official religion of the empire. | |
Theory of RelativityTheory of motion and energy developed by Albert Einstein in the 20th century. | |
Three Gorges DamA dam across the Yangtze River in China scheduled to be completed in 2009. | |
Tiananmen Square MassacreA political and social protest by university students in Beijing, China in 1989. The protest called for political and social reforms and resulted in the government using the military to end it, which caused hundreds of deaths, thousands of injured, and many more imprisoned. | |
Tokugawa Shogunate(1603-1867) Feudal Warlord rulers of Japan. Responisble for closing Japan off from the rest of the world. Overthrown during the Meiji Restoration. | |
TorahThe holy book of Judaism. It describes the creation of the world, the history of ancient Israel, the Ten Commandments, and contains the Psalms and the prophetic books. | |
TorriThe red gateway entrance to a Shinto shrine. | |
totalitarian stateA state or country completely controlled by a single power, such as a monarch or dictator. | |
totalitarianismTotalitarianism- Of or relating to the government haveing total controll of of ones life | |
tradeThe exchange of goods or service between people. | |
trade fairA gathering of merchants, craftsmen, and artisans to buy and sell goods and service during late Middle Ages. | |
traditionA long-established custom or belief. | |
traditional economyEconomic system in which decisions are made on the basis of customs, beliefs, habits, and religion. | |
Treaty of Nanjing(1842) An unequal treaty between Great Britain and China resulting from the Opium War. The treaty stated that China was to reimburse Britain for costs incurred fighting the war. The Chinese were forced to open several ports to British trade, provide Britain with complete control of Hong Kong, and grant extraterritoriality to British citizens living in China. | |
Treaty of Portsmouth(1905) The treaty that ended the Sino-Japanese War. It granted Japan Chinese port city trading rights, control of Manchuria, the annexation of the island of Sakhalin, and Korea became its protectorate. | |
Treaty of TordesillasA treaty dividing the New World possessions between Portugal and Spain. This treaty, signed in 1494 was a product of the Catholic Church. | |
Treaty of VersaillesTreaty ending World War I. It was extremely unfair to Germany, forcing them to accept all of the blame for the war. It is a major cause of World War II. | |
trench warfareA form of combat where armies fight each other from opposing fortified positions, usually consisting of long, dugout holes or trenches. | |
Triangle TradeA catch all phrase for the trade occurring between Europe, Africa, and the Americas. Trade goods include raw materials from the Americas, manufactured goods from Europe, and slaves from Africa. | |
TribalismThe organization, culture, or beliels of a tribe. | |
TripitkaThe collection of religious writings by Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha. | |
Triple AllianceAn alliance that was made up of Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy during World War I. | |
Triple EntenteAn alliance that was made up of France, Russia, and Great Britain during World War I. | |
Truman DoctrineA policy if the Truman presidency that called for supporting any nation resisting communism. | |
Tull, Jethro(1674-1741) British farmer and inventor, created the mechanical seed drill to aid in planting. | |
Two Treatises of GovernmentAlso known as The Three Baskets of Wisdom, a book written by John Locke describing his views on government which explained that all men have Natural Rights, which are Life, Liberty, and Property, and that the purpose of government was to protect these rights. This book is the basis for many modern democracies. | |