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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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. | |
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. | |