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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.