block printing
A system of printing where characters are carved onto a wooden block. The block is then inked and pressed onto a sheet of paper.
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Golden Ages
BCE
Date designation meaning Before Common Era, or more than two thousand years ago.
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Baron de Montesquieu
(1689-1755) Enlightenment thinker from France who wrote a book called, The Spirit of the Laws in 1748. In his book, Montesquieu describes what he considers to be the best government. He states that government should divide itself according to its powers, creating a Judicial, Legislative, and Executive branch. Montesquieu explained that under this system each branch would Check and Balance the others, which would help protect the people's liberty.
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Aztecs
A Mesoamerican civilization of Mexico who created a strong empire that flourished between the 14th and 15th century. The arrival of Hernando Cortez and the Spanish Conquistadores ended their empire.
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Augustus
(63 BCE ﾖ 14 CE) First emperor of Rome (27 BCE ﾖ 14 CE) He restored order and prosperity to the Empire after nearly a century of turmoil. Grandnephew to Julius Caesar.
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astronomer
A person who specializes in the study of astronomical bodies.
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artisan
A person who is skilled at a craft, such as weaving, or woodcarving.
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Aristarchus
(310?-250? BCE) Greek scientist who first stated that the Earth revolved around the Sun, and rotated on its axis.
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architect
A person who designs buildings.
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Archimedes
(287-212 BCE) Greek mathematician and inventor. He wrote works on plane and solid geometry, arithmetic, and mechanics. He is best known for the lever and pulley.
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