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History
The branch of knowledge dealing with past events.
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Mesoamerican
History; World history
A region of Central America, Mexico, and South America where several pre-Columbian civilizations lived including the Maya, Inca, and Aztecs.
Middle Ages
History; World history
Time period in European history between the fall of Rome in 476 C.E. and the beginning of the Italian Renaissance in the early 15th century.
river delta
History; World history
The end of a river where rich deposits of silt build up. This is important to human habitation due to the excellent source of good farmland.
guild
History; World history
An association of merchants or craftspeople in medieval Europe, formed to make regulations and set standards for a particular trade or craft.
Internet
History; World history
A global network of computers that communicate through phone and satellites. The Internet has services such as the World Wide Web and e-mail.
acupuncture
History; World history
Chinese method of treating disorders by inserting needles into the skin. This is to help with the flow of energy that is thought to be blocked.
al-Khwarizimi
History; World history
Islamic mathematician who pioneered the study of algebra. His textbook on the subject became a standard in European universities for centuries.
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