Hellenistic
Time period from the late 4th century BCE to the 1st century CE that was characterized by Greek achievement and a blending of Persian, Egyptian, Greek, and Indian cultures due to the empire of Alexander the Great.
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Golden Ages
heliocentric model
Theory of the universe that states the sun is the center, and that the earth revolves around it.
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Haiku
A 3 line poem that has 17 syllables in the Japanese language, and expresses a single thought, feeling or idea.
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Gutenberg, Johannes
(1400?-1468) German printer and European pioneer in the use of movable type.
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Gupta Dynasty
(320-550 C.E.)Ruling family in India during its golden age. Responsible for many achievements.
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gunpowder
Chemical compound that burns very quickly. Used in weaponry.
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Greek column
Fluted column used in many of their buildings, and copied throughout the world today.
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government
a person or body of people who have the power to make and enforce laws for a country or area.
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golden age
A time in a culture of high achievement in arts, literature, and science. Generally occurs in times of peace.
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geocentric model
Theory of the universe that states the earth is the center, and that the sun revolves around it.
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