commerce
The large scale buying of goods and/or services.
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Movement of People & Goods
Columbus, Christopher
(1451-1506) Italian explorer working for Spain who, in 1492, crossed the Atlantic Ocean and discovered the Americas for Spain.
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Columbian Exchange
The exchange of goods and other things, such as disease from the Old World (Europe) to the new World (North and South America) and back.
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colonialism
The policy of maintaining colonies as a source of raw materials and new markets. Practiced during old and new imperialism.
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civilization
A society that has a high level of culture and social organization including organized government, job specialization, and a organized belief system.
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Christianity
Currently the most popular religion in the world based on the number of worshippers found throughout the world. While this monotheistic religion developed from Judaism, there are several key differences in its teachings. Christianity was founded by Jesus Christ in the 1st century CE. The Christian holy book is called the Holy Bible.
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Cavalry
Mounted warriors.
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Cape of Good Hope
Southern tip of the African continent.
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Byzantine Empire
(330-1453) The eastern half of the Roman Empire, which survived after the fall of the Western Empire at the end of the 5th century C.E. Its capital was Constantinople, named after the Emperor Constantine.
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Buddhism
Buddhism developed in India, and is based on many of the core concepts of Hinduism.. Buddhists believe in an endless cycle of reincarnation, or samara, which is similar to beliefs of Hinduism. However, Buddhists do not believe that deities are responsible for the phenomenon. In addition, the Caste System is rejected by Buddhists who believe instead that one is reincarnated until they can achieve nirvana, best described as spiritual enlightenment.
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