Global History & Geography for 14-15 Yr olds USA) (Thomas Caswell)

Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. A disease of the human immune system caused by the HIV retrovirus.

(750 - 1258) Ruling family of the Islamic Empire during its golden age and responsible for many achievements.

The first patriarch in the Bible. Abraham was asked by God to sacrifice his son, Isaac, and was rewarded for being prepared to do so. He is considered by Jewish people as the father of the Israelites through his son Isaac, and by Muslims as the father of Arab peoples through his son Ishmael.

Three African kingdoms, Ghana, Mali, and Songhai that were important in the trans-Sahara trade of gold form the west coast of Africa to North Africa and the Middle East. Their trade provided enough wealth to create the conditions necessary for cultural and intellectual achievement.

Dutch descended colonist living in South Africa. Also called Boers.

Time period during the 15th and 16th centuries when Europeans searched for new sources of wealth and for easier trade routes to China and India. Resulted in the discovery of North and South America by the Europeans.

Term given to describe the Enlightenment.

Term given to describe the Renaissance.

A change in farming methods that allowed for a greater production of food. This revolution was fueled by the use of new farming technology such as the seed drill and improved fertilizers. The result of this revolution was a population explosion due to the higher availability of food. It was one of the causes of the Industrial Revolution.

In Hinduism, it is the principal of non violence against all living things.