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8214051215Agricultural Revolutionoccurred between the Paleolithic and Neolithic era; " origins of civilizations" and technology and society experienced advancements0
8214051216Egalitarianismthe principle that states that all people are equal and deserving of equal treatment- experienced soley in the first wave civilizations- a form of society ended by patriarchy1
8214051217Shamans"medium" that sees between the visible/material world and the spirit world- practiced magic/sorcery for neutral or good purposes (Paleolithic- part time jobs) first ideas of a religion/spiritually2
8214051218Great GoddessMother Earth, Gaia, Goddess; like neo-paganism moon phases, birth, menstruation, pregnancy, new birth, death (female religious figure in the paleolithic era)3
8214051219Venus figurinesfigurine representation of belief in female divinity- worshipped by people in paleolithic era (represented Great Goddess)4
8214051221Code of Hammurabibabylonian legal code that instated fair punishment to the public- shows change from fair government in distant past to newer times5
8214051222Cuneiformworld's first written language invented by the Sumerians (Middle East)- shows the developing culture of the past, and the new demands incurred in order to manage society and civilizations6
8214051223Mandate of HeavenChinese justification for rule that represented a connection between culture and state-building, a continuity for China for most eras7
8214051226Roman republicRoman form of government that allowed the people to choose their representatives8
8214051227Roman senateWealthy citizens who advised officials- offered chance for the wealthy patrician class to create laws in order to benefit them rather than the plebians- hierarchy effect9
8214051228OctavianJulius Caesar's nephew and heir, also known by "Augustus" His name before he became an emperor10
8214051229Julius CaesarConquered Gaul; commander, director, and as killed by senators- helped to bring Rome to some of it's glory- he was a VERY good military leader11
8214051230PaterfamiliasHead of household, used to have full full control over life/death in family- patriarchal values12
8214051231AugustusFirst roman "emperor" brought Rome out of of Republic; kept forms, humble, and triggered Pax Romana- good leader and united Rome13
8214051232Pax romanaThe peace that existed between nationalities in Rome (27 BCE-180 CE) showed the peace that the differences in cultures can manage14
8214051233Qin ShihuangdiFirst Chinese empirer who used Legalism when ruling and reunified China after Zhou; started Qin Dynasty15
8214051234Han WudiHan dynasty emporer who started academy of training officers with Confucius teachings; started the knowledge over wealth movement16
8214051235Filial pietyRespect for one's parents in China- shaping factor to China's culture17
8214051236DaoWay of nature and principle that governs all natural phenomena18
8214051237Vedas and UpanishadsSacred Hindu texts; Vedas: Brahmin priests compiled and told of old societies, Upandishads: philosophical texts compiled by anonymous thinkers19
8214051238Hindu doctrineThe set of beliefs held by the Hindu religion; numerous beliefs20
8214051239Buddhist doctrineThe main teaching of the Buddha; numerous teachings21
8214051240Theravada and Mahayana BuddhismTheravada: Closer to South East Asian and closer to the original Indian form of Buddhism. Mahayana: umbrella for many schools, focused on intuition, majority as is was adapted22
8214051241AshokaBorn to Mauryan empire and founded the Maurya dynasty- he was a really good military leader and helped to spread Buddhism. Was religiously tolerant.23
8214051242Scholar-gentryCivilian uprising in China that rebelled against inequality of poverty/wealthy. Authority challenged24
8214051243Yellow Turban RebellionCivilian uprising in China that rebelled against inequality of poverty/wealthy. Authority challenged25
8214051244Varnas and JatisSocial castes in India that were determined by birth and supported by karma and dharma; Jati: subcaste with occupation stated; Varna: main caste with tiered levels stating level of divine power26
8214051245Latifundialarge land estate worked by slaves in Ancient Rome, Spain, and Latin America- organized agriculture27
8214051246Spartacusescaped slave (gladiator) who led a rebellion against the Roman Republic-showed internal turmoil of the empire.28
8214051247Patricians and PlebeiansWealthy vs poor and showed the inequality between the two social classes29
8214051248Coptic ChristianityEgyptian Christianity that exists in a Muslim majority- The great schism relation30
8214051249XiongnuConfederation of nomadic people in Han dynasty; outside pressuring force to the dynasty government- helped to trigger the fall of dynasties in China as an external force31
8214051250Silk RoadsTrade routes across Eurasia that facilitated the trade of goods, knowledge, and culture- served to connect the world of Afroeurasia.32
8214051251Roman Empireancient Roman civilization following the Roman Republic- was the most influential Western civilization at its time. Eventually fell due to external forces and internal turmoil.33
8214051252BuddhismReligion originating in India, starting with the Buddha, who reached a state of enlightenment, and then it therefore spread as a practice first, then later as a religion. First not to exist as a way to worship an individual person, god, or idea-but as a way of life34
8214051253DunhuangChinese city near that worked on the Silk road and held Buddhist beliefs. Helped to control trade with China.35
8214051254MonsoonsNatural marine phenomena that was used to travel on the sea in order to trade36
8214051255Neo ConfucianismRevitalized Confucianism in the Tang Dynasty that stablilized power once again37
8214051256Censoratesupervising agency in China that managed the emperor's power. First instated during Qin dynasty, then later in the Yuan dynasty. Important because it was a centralized goverment.38
8214051257Tribute systemChinese system in the Tang Dynasty that placed China "above" its surrounding civilizations through the use of agreements and offering of goods- functioned to make China appear as a bigger force than it actually was39
8214051258Foot bindingFirst seen in the Tang Dynasty and was used to mutilate women's feet in order to make them smaller and more "beautiful" left women hurt and was a way to physically enforce patriarchy40
8214051259Champa riceDrought tolerant type of rice originated in Vietnam and spread to China through trade; helped both trade and to grow the population41
8214051260Kowtowform of bowing in Chinese custom-used to show deep respect for another.42
8214051261SillaKorean Dynasty that worked with Tang Dynasty, took ideas from China and started the idea of just "borrowing"43
8214051262Shinto/kamiSacred spirits associated with ancestors and natural phenomena (Japan) was supported by the imperial family- important cultural aspect44
8214051263Hangul/ chu NomPhoentic alphabet for writing the Korean language- Vietnamese variation on Chinese writing45
8214051264The Tale of GenjiWritten by Murasaki Shikibu and was about the intrigues and romances of court life- revealed some of the issues with aristocracy46
8214051265Pillars of Islam5 basic acts of Islam and the foundation for Muslim life; Faith, Prayer, Fasting, Almsgiving, and Pilgrimmage47
8214051266JihadPersonal effort/struggle in devotion to Islam (internal force) and holy war (external)48
8214051267ShariaLaw governing Islamic faith (religious from Quran- path to life is water)49
8214051268Battle of Talas River1751; fight between Tang China and Abassid Arabs that fixed boundary issue between the two50
8214051269DhimmiNon-Islamic person living in the Muslim ruled area- kept religion and were protected (they had to pay jizya)51
8214051270Sunni vs. ShiaSunni-followers of Abu Bakr;tribe of prophet;traditional: Shia-God picks representative(Ali); temporary marriage available; fought with each other for control and dominance52
8214051271Umayyad Caliphate1st Muslim dynasty after prophet Muhammad died (after other 4 caliphate died/lost power) instated a new capital, military aristocracy, and non-Arab Muslims were 2nd class citizens53
8214051272Abbasid Caliphate2nd Muslim Caliphate (Sunni) they were overthrown in 750- abassids ruled, capital in Baghdad, and fractured into sutanes54
8214051273Quran and HadithWords of God to prophet:words of prophet (extra info) interpretation of sayings; allowed varying methods of worship within the Islamic religion55
8214051274Guru NanakFounder of Sikhism56
8214051275Ibn BattutaMoroccan scholar who traveled (sometimes to Africa) and wrote about his experiences57
8214051276TimbuktuRegional trade center in West African Mali; helped the gold and silver trade that was mainly exported from Africa, therefore new goods and cultural contact were recieved58
8214051277Ulama and MadrassasUlama: international elite who educated and opened the Madrassas: schools; religious/secular schools that educated more of the population59
8214051278Sufi popularityTeachings spread and sought more divine connection; another varying viewpoint of the practicing of Islam60
8214051279House of WisdomPlaces in Baghdad where scholars met, discussed, and created; where some of the most influential technology was developed- helped trigger Greek rational thoughts after texts were translated61
8214051280ConstantinopleCapital of Byzantine empire and then Ottoman; center for Eastern Orthodox Church- trade and money: really wealthy and tried to recreate Rome62
8214051281The Great SchismDivide between Eastern Orthodox Church and Roman Catholic, 1054; both Popes exiled each other and this created a large cultural division between the religions for a very long time63
8214051282CaeseropapismRelationship between state and church- emperor had COMPLETE control over the church and the state; allowed religion to govern the morals of law and gave the church more power than necessary, which led to immoral happenings64
8214051283Kievan RusState in Byzantine area that traded and was important in the expansion of Orthodox Christianity65
8214051284Roman CatholicismChristianity based religion of a part of the Roman empire and of western europe. Roman Catholic Church- hierarchy valued and remained mostly independent from the state66
8214051285PastoralismThe branch of agriculture concerned with livestock67
8214051286KarakorumCapital of Mongol empire between 1235-1260 and helped trade along the Silk Road; connected Mongol goods to the wider public68
8214051287Yuan dynastyEstablished by Mongol Khubilai Khan 1271 (China); Nomadic pastoralist led dynasty of the Mongols- allowed a pastoralist society to take control of a civilization and showed their power69
8214051288Khubilai Khan5th Khagan of Mongol Empire ruled 1260-1294-Yuan70
8214051289Golden HordeMongol-Turkicized Khanate in 13th century North-West Mongol Europe71
8214051290Pax Mongolicadescribes the relatively peaceful era of Mongol conquests where the cultural and social toils put on captured areas were diminished72
8214051291Black DeathThe Plague-spread from China to Europe and other areas with disastrous consequences in Europe that resulted in a lot of death and sickness73
8214051292Marco PoloVenetian merchant traveler who described the wealth and size of China and other areas74
8214051293Zheng HeCourt eunuch who was physically large and traveled to being all of Afroeurasian history together75
8214051294Yongle3rd emperor of Ming dynasty and restored China to former glory after the Mongol's destruction. Reestablished irrigation and agriculture, confucian teaching, tribute system, and a centralized government76
8214051295MalaccaSmall town on the coast in Malaysia, trading post and fort. Used by Zheng He to defend China. Later colonized and the British East India Company used it to spread influence. Allowed trade and functioned as a puppet state.77
8214051296MexicaAztec culture in the post-classical era78
8214051297Tenochtitlanlarge Mexica city-state with floating islands- later conquered by Hernan Cortes, but existed as a major residential area79
8214051298Triple Alliancealliance between Nahua (altepetl) states; Tenochtitlan, Texcoco, and Tlacopan80
8214051299Chinampas - "Floating gardens"Aztec agriculture method that involved the use of man made islands to grow more crops to feed a civilization; showed the high-level technology that allowed for a more efficient society81
8214051300Hernan CortesSpanish conquistador who led an expedition to destroy the Aztec empire. He won Mexico for Spain; triggered the end of the Aztec empire82
8214051301HuitzilopochtliGod of the sun/war- supported the idea that warriors killed in battle returned as hummingbirds83
8214051302Quechalanguage used primarily in the Incan empire-Incan culture84
8214051303Gender parallelismIncan social belief that divided the jobs between men and women equally(complimentary job enforcement0- doesn't necessarily mean egalitarian85
8214051304Sikhismreligion created by blending Hinduism and Islam; created by Guru Nanak86
8214051305Jizyatax paid by non-Muslims in Islam-controlled areas; represents hierarchy of the time and some of the physical/social limitations placed on people because of prejudice87
8214051306Mercantilismnational policy created to maximize trade; mostly to earn gold/silver. Used in Europe.88
8214051307Encomienda and repartimientoEncomienda: labor from natives to Spanish in exchange for "protection" and instruction in Christianity. Repartimiento: allowed colonists to recruit native help/labor. Both terms worked together89
8214051308Hacienda systemlarge land estates (plantation-like) with workers (mostly natives); shows suffocating control of the Spaniards and how they took advantage of conquered peoples and areas90
8214051309Peninsulares, creoles, and mestizosPeninsulares: Spaniards born in Spain. Creoles: Spaniards born in the Americas. Mestizos: mixed-race population91
8214051310Castasdivisions of mixed race people depending on heritage and skin color; prejudice and racism92
8214051311Catherine the GreatEuropeanized under her rule; opened her thoughts to make Russia better, she also operated slightly against the church, making sure it did not gain too much power.93
8214051312Peter the GreatEuropeanized Russia as well as strengthening the military control. Operated to maintain control over the church.94
8214051313Qing dynasty - Manchu rulelast Chinese dynasty, was ruled by nomadic pastorals. Reached areas like Mongolia, Tibet, and Xinjiang during their expansion. Multi-cultural empire95
8214051314Akbarreforms to create religious tolerance-cosmopolitan-stopped jizya; good SOCIAL and CULTURAL stage of India96
8214051315Aurangzebreligiously intolerant-banned fun things-stressed Islam in a Hindu majority-reinstated jizya; good STATE-BUILDING stage of India97
8214051316Devshirmeyoung christian boys forced to train and enter the army- Ottoman empire; control of the empire over cultures and cross-cultural conflict98
8214051317Trading Post Empireempires created in order to control trade routes- first created by the Portuguese in the Early Modern Era; widespread significance of trade to the economies of areas99
8214051318Cartaznaval trade license issued by the Portuguese in order to control trade- occurred during the time where the Portuguese empire existed and paralleled the British trade policies100
8214051319British East India Company (EIC) and Dutch East India Company (VOC)EIC: private company with trade monopoly with the East Indes, resulting in some control over India. VOC: trading company in Dutch republic that protected trade in the Indian Ocean and helped free the Netherlands from Spain.101
8214051320Tokugawa ShogunateJapanese Empire with a military-based government, hierarchy, and European/Dutch learning; very driven era of Japan's history where the country was united102
8214051321Manilacapital of the Philippines and important trade center between Asia and the Americas; under Spanish control during the Early Modern Era.103
8214051322Potosimining town located in Mexico that provided a large sum of silver for the global silver trade.104
8214051323Martin LutherGerman professor who rebelled against Roman Catholic Church, posted the 95 Theses, and started the Protestant reformation.105
8214051324Society of JesusScholar-religious congregation of the Catholic Church formed in the Early Modern Era in Spain. Focused on spreading knowledge rather than faith.106
8214051325Taki Onqoy movementreligious revival of local/native gods and religions in the Andes and worked against Spanish colonization107
8214051326Virgin of Guadalupecombined mesoamerican and spanish notions of divine motherhood- proof of the blending of Christianity and hybridity108
8214051327VodunWest African mystical religion that celebrated spirits of the dead and nature; cultural significance of mystical religions109
8214051328Matteo RicciItalian Jesuit priest that relayed European exploration to East Asia. Spread Christianity to East Asia.110
8214051329Shintoethnic religion of Japan that involved ritual to connect present and past- representative of the strength of Japanese culture111
8214051330Shogunmilitary governor of Japan with real political power, mostly during the Early Modern Era; represents the figurehead idea of the emperors112
8214051331Samuraimilitary nobility in early Japan, however they lost their stature in the Tokugawa Shogunate; shows the power and nobility associated with being in the military in Japan113
8214051332Daimyopowerful landholding lords in the Tokugawa Shogunate. Operated second hand to the Shogun and functioned to control land.114
8214051333Native and Dutch learningspread of technology, religion, and culture to Japan by the Dutch and Jesuits; cross-cultural interactions and spread of knowledge115
8214051334Little Ice Age1645-1715 where there was low solar activity, and therefore was much colder-which made people rethink farming and relocate.116
8214051335Bhakti movementspiritual devotional trend in old Hinduism and later in Sikhism117
8214051336The Enlightenmentintellectual and philosophical movement in 18th century Europe that helped bring technological advancements, and thus make Europe significant in intellectual circles.118
8214051337Hybriditycross between cultures and other things, an example of this includes the Virgin of Guadaloupe119
8214051338Syncretismblending of two or more things to create a new thing, such as Sikhism, which is a cross between Hinduism and Islam120
8214051339DiasporaThe dispersion of a Jewish population beyond Israel, which caused the religion to spread121
9360040533Popular SovereigntyThe notion that people decide and control the government rather than God. This inspired and fueled the Atlantic revolutions. Big idea for American Revolution.122
9360040534John LockeEnglish man who supported popular sovereignty by defending the social contract between ruler and ruled should last as long as it serves the people well- liberal philosopher for enlightenment.123
9360041301Social ContractPhilosophical theory that question societies Origins and complete authority of State over people. Sparks debate and fueled revolutions.124
9360041302Ideas of the EnlightenmentPopular sovereignty, natural rights, and the consent of the governed; you served as a code for the Atlantic revolutions as these liberal and Progressive thoughts were pushed. Very modern Outlook - modern social/ politics125
9360043170Declaration of IndependenceWritten in 1776 and helped launch the American Revolution - space the freedoms of the people and symbol of new nation. Serves to claim Enlightenment ideas.126
9360043171CreolesNative-born elites of the Spanish colonies led the Spanish American revolutions with enlightenment ideas in order to claim their power and stake ground. Mostly scattered protests.127
9360045289Miguel Hidalgo and José MorelosTwo Mexican priest who led a peasant Revolt because of tax, food prices, and land. This movement was eventually crushed by Creole landowners. Shows the struggle.128
9360046444Simón BolivarCreole independence fighter who encouraged minorities and ethnic groups with Enlightenment ideas. A hero to the people.129
9360047987Eurocentrism130
9360047988Agency131
9360047997Rebellion132
9360048807Imperialism133
9360048808Industrialization134
9360052886Atlantic RevolutionsAmerican Revolution, Latin American Revolution, French Revolution, and Haitian revolution.135
9360060546Scientific RevolutionFirst thinkers who work outside of the state and church; free and secular thinking136
9360063430The General Will (Jean-Jacques Rousseau)Government must do the will of the people (majority rules)137
9360067575Separation of Powers (Baron de Montesquieu)Absolute power corrupts absolutely, therefore three branches is the best138
9360068493Natural Human RightsHumans have rights that government cannot violate/ take away139
9360072473Elizabeth Cady StantonAmerican Social activist and feminist and leader of women's rights movement - organized Seneca Falls Convention - spoke about issues Beyond suffrage (domestic rights, employment, and birth control)140
9360075244Reign of TerrorBetween 1793 - 1794. 30,000 Aristocrats and others guillotine in France141
9360077206Napoleon Bonaparte1799 - 1815; the general who took power and named himself Emperor for life. He tried to conquer all of Europe and took away rights from woman while reinstating slavery142
9360079574Free Market143
9360080888Social DarwinismSocial theory originating in Europe and North America that justified imperialism, racism, i'm conservatism favored Elites white men. Significant as it supported superiority complex144
9360080889Scramble for Africa1880 - WWI; european colonization of Africa that functioned as a "race" between European powers. Involved the violent Invasion and gentrification of the African culture145
9360086925Battle of Adowa1896; battle between Ethiopia and Italy where Ethiopia prevailed and secured sovereignty: major victory for African culture and pride - resistance to imperialism146
9360087996The Indian Rebellion of 1857-58India's independence Wars threatened trade companies power - social rights movement - resistance to imperialism147
9360103190Mangal PandeyIndian sepoy who fought against colonialism and oppression148
9360104491female circumcision in colonial KenyaAct of removing the clitoris and surrounding tissue in order to control female sexuality. This controversial issue divided Converts and missionaries and other Africans as they decided if this was morally corrupt or not149
9360105731Swami VivekenadaIndian monk at the Forefront movement to establish Hinduism as a world religion - help to define a Hindu culture identity. Influential spiritual leader in India150
9360108689U.S. Steel CorporationCompany that dealt with the harvesting, processing, and exporting of Steel. This was significant because it was intense industrialization and Technology. Abused power to use laborers with unfair wages.151
9360110874Henry Ford, Andrew Carnegie, and John RockefellarInnovators and industrialists who supported technological development and help to create corporations. Significant because it helped motivate the Industrial Revolution.152
9360111736Crimean War1854 - 1856; military conflict where the Russian Empire lost to an Alliance of European States - religious conflict over Holy Land - strengthened Europe but weakend Russia153
9360112324Emancipation of Russian Serfs1861; manifesto signed that abolished serfdom, more social equality as serfs became full citizens. Significant because socialist154
9360113418Sergei WitteInfluential political leader - supported industrialization; sort of cool because he helped political stability, important because he was largely unbiased in social issues155
9360113419Taiping Uprising1850 - 1864; revolutionary "civil rights" movement towards Christianity, more equal land, women's rights. Because this failed and Qing rule was restored, industrialization was largely delayed, this meant China was really behind economically and socially156
9360114679Hong Xiuquan1814 - 1864; helps lead the Taiping Rebellion, "religious prophet" - attempted to have a new Dynasty with his Christianity; influence Chinese social norms157
9360114680Treaty of Nanjing"Treaty of peace" between queen of Britain and Ireland and the Emperor of China. Helped and first Opium War but left British Traders privileged in their trading and with unequal economic power158
9360115486Self-Strengthening MovementRehabilitation of traditional Chinese beliefs with Western influence - quest to modernize, this pushed China to industrialize (conservative modernization)159
9360116420Society of Righteous and Harmonious FistsSecret Chinese society that triggered Boxer Rebellion. Violent xenophobia; somewhat spiritual. Supported anti-industrialization160
9360117031Meiji Restoration161
9360119428CommunismEconomic system that supports the idea that everyone gives as much as possible to society but takes only what they need162
9360119429Capitalism163
9360121180Socialism164
9360129444Karl MarxSelf-proclaimed philosopher and historian that suggested communism165
9360129445Genocide of Armenians166
9360130424League of Nations167
9360131204Triple AllianceSecret agreement between Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy in 1882 and decided they would support each other in war - however in WWI, italy joined the Allies instead. This was a defensive Pact168
9360131205Triple EntenteInformal agreement between Great Britain, France, and Russia to counter the triple alliances threat. Terminated when Bolsheviks controlled Russia (1917)169
9360132227Balance of Power1914; issue that determined the protagonist held the balance of power, therefore they were equally powerful and there was no reason to wage war170
9360132228Franz FerdinandArchduke of Austria-Este and heir to Austro-Hungarian throne. Is murder sparked WWI171
93601333814 Main Causes of WWIMilitarism, alliance System, imperial tension, and nationalism172
9360137721Import Substitution IndustrializationEconomic policy that supports replacing Foreign imports with domestic production. Promotes idea that countries should be self-sufficient. This means a relatively limited World Market173
9360138983Getulio Vargas and Lazaro CardevasGV: Brazilian lawyer and politician who is president. LC: General in constitutionalist army during Mexican Revolution. He tried for his social and economic aims during the revolution174
9360138984John Maynard KeynesBritish Economist whose ideas change the theory of macroeconomics about unemployment. He suggested New Economic strategies175
9360140002Benito MussoliniItalian politician who led the Nationalist fascist party. He was in power during World War 1 and supported fascism.176
9360140003Weimar RepublicUnofficial historical designate for the German states from 1919 - 1933. It was a political experiment where its ambitious democracy eventually gave in to Nazis177
9360141035Kristallnacht"Night of the broken glass" was a pogrom against Jews in Nazi Germany that was very violent178
9360141712Treaty of VersaillesWas signed to end World War 1: Forced Germany to take responsibility and to pay reparations179
9360145511The New Deal180
9360146291Deficit SpendingEconomic system known as the cycle of economic depression181
9360148739FacismExtreme nationalism and extreme militarism that holds pride in Tradition; the leader is the personification of state and there is total control on all aspects of society and economy where state Welfare is supreme to individual rights and war is glorified182
9360151416ManchukoJapanese puppet State in China from 1932 - 1945 stats annoyed Europeans. It was a republic then turned to a constitutional monarchy and it had a role in the start of the war183
9360151417Asia for the AsiansNationalist ideas that supported Asian countries controlling other Asian countries184
9360152759Japanese Attack on Pearl HarborSurprise military strike by Japanese on u.s. Naval Base that increased tensions and contributed to World War II185
9360152760Rape of Nanjing1937 - 1938; mass murder and rape by Japanese troops against Nanjing, occurred during WW2186
9360153843Greater Japan Women's SocietyEnrolled woman who laid aside luxuries in order to support the war effort, somewhat forced187
9360153844Nazi "Final Solution"Hitler's plan to rid the Jewish population in Poland and the Soviet Union through death camps, as well as other "inferior races"188
9360154446United Nations1945; outcome of WW2 that made powerful members agreed to resolve post-war things - especially Soviet/American hostility during the Cold War189
9360156217Centralized Economies/Centrally Planned Economiesstate controls when and how and what happens, people want freedom190
9360160486Total WarWar that abandons all rules of warfare191
9360168390Invasion of Manchuria1931; Japanese invasion of Chinese Manchuria192
9360170878Russian Bolshevik Revolutionpair of revolutions that broke down the tsarist autocracy and gave rise to the soviet union193
9360172009Joseph Stalindictator of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) from 1929 to 1953. Under Stalin, the Soviet Union was transformed from a peasant society into an industrial and military superpower. However, he ruled by terror, and millions of his own citizens died during his brutal reign.194
9360172010Mao ZedongChinese communist revolutionary, poet, political theorist and founding father of the People's Republic of China, which he ruled as the Chairman of the Communist Party of China- pretty rough dude195
9360172637Collectivizationprocess of taking private property and making it public196
9360175727NATONorth Atlantic Treaty Organization - military alliance between North America and Western European countries197
9360175728Warsaw PactCollective defense among the Soviet Union and surrounding states - opposite of NATO198
9360176290Korean and Vietnam WarsWar related to the cold war that took place in Vietnam and Korea. Communist versus anti-communist199
9377143664Korean WarThe first Hot War of the Cold War it occurred from 1950 to 1953 and it is example of the U.S. policy of containment- citizens took the most damage in this war200
9360176291Cuban Missile Crisis9 Day face off between the US and the Soviet Union where nuclear weaponry was threatened by the SU to attack Cuba201
9360177395Non-AlignmentMovement where States consider themselves not aligned with any major power during war202
9360178191Military Industrial ComplexA country's military establishment and these industries producing arms or other military materials203
9360178192Cold War1945-1991; War between the Soviet Union and the US where nuclear weaponry was threatened but never actually was launched204
9360181047Indian National Congress (INC)1885; association of English educated Indians from prominent High-caste families who sought inclusion in political Affairs for the better welfare of India. It's succeeded in gaining a peasant following then Gandhi became leader of it and it turned into an organization205
9360182076Mohandas GandhiEnglish educated lawyer who turned into a nationalist and freedom fighter and then lead political movements. His movement was interesting because he worked to morally transform the lowest caste's standing, he promoted somewhat traditional ideas through nonviolent tactics206
9360182100All-India Muslim League1906; contradiction to INC, demanded separate from Muslim demographics in an effort to preserve their voice in a Hindu majority fought for separate political status207
9360183169Muhammad Ali JinnahLeader of Muslim League who promoted a separate political status for the Muslim demographic, this resulted in the division of India and the creation of Pakistan and East Pakistan (bangladesh)208
9360183170Afrikanerpolitically dominant whites in South Africa - struggle existed between them and black South Africans in political and social sphere209
9360183978Nelson MandelaLeader of the ANC during the 1950's and implemented nonviolent civil disobedience in an effort to lessen or end racial segregation. Was arrested as a political prisoner, when Powers address political and racial segregation he was freed and became the country's first black African president210
9360183979ApartheidSouth African policy or system of discrimination based on race211
9360185285African National Congress1912; led by male, educated Africans who appealed to political powers in an effort to protest apartheid. When Nelson Mandela took over, more radicalism began and therefore change and ensued212
9360187742Black Conciousness MovementMovement towards the empowerment of black Africans during the 1970s to 80s213
9360192672Jawaharlal Nehruleader of INC, caught in the middle of the Gandhi vs Jinnah, first sighted with Gandhi and then later with Jinnah214
9360192673Partition215
9360195006Salvador Allende and Augusto PinochetSA: First Marxist president of Latin American country. AP: Dictator of Chile216
9360195710The Brazilian Miracleperiod of National Economic growth during rule of Brazilian government217
9360196475Mustaga Kermal AtaturkTurkish army officer and founder of Republic Turkey218
9360197201Shah Muhammad Reza PahlariOverthrown by Iranian Revolution and tried to westernize219
9360199133Augustollah Ruhollah VhomeiniIranian Shia Muslim leader and politician220
9360200864AnthropoceneAge of man - period where human activity became the major influencer on climate and environment221
9360200865Green RevolutionLarge increase in Crop Production in developing countries using fertilizers and high yield crops as well as new technology222
9360201377Global WarmingIncrease in Earth's temperature due to greenhouse gases223
9360201378EnvironmentalismMovement towards the preservation of the Earth's natural phase224
9360202884Rachel Carson- Silent SpringAmerican biologist and conservationist who wrote Silent Spring and was a key player in the advancement of environmentalism225
9360202885Kyoto ProtocolInternational environmentalist treaty that managed climate changed and the output of greenhouse gases in many countries226
9360203775GlobalizationProcess by which businesses and organizations develop International influence or operation on International scale227
9360203776International Monetary Fund(IMF) Organization headquartered in DC to Foster Global economics - they secured Financial stability and reduced poverty228
9360204554Transnational Corporations(TNC) Enterprises and affiliates foreign powers that control other countries assets229
9360205324World Trade Organization(WTO) Regulates global trade and is a non-governmental organization230
9360206070Neo-ColonialismOccurred in Latin America and was the notion that they were politically free but economically dependent on foreigners such as the US231
9360207389Corporate PopulismGovernment pushes for industrialization through private companies232
9360208448Asian TigersAffiliation between Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, and South Korea that made cheap export manufacturers to export goods because they did not have farmland or natural resources available233
9360208449FeminsimMovement that supports women's equal rights and social treatment234
9360209241Betty Friedan- Feminine MystiqueLeading advocate for the women's movement and founded NOW and wrote the Feminine Mystique235
9360209242FundementalismForm of religion that believes in strict rules and the most pure form - opposes modernity236
9360210569Wahhabism/SalafismIslamic Doctrine and movement founded by Muhammad Ibn Abd al-Wahhah as an austere or fundamental movements- opposes idolatry. It is a sect of Islam and has fundamentalist views237
9360210570intersectionalityRecognizes that there are multiple pieces of people's Persona and therefore multiple pieces to be oppressed238

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