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Rudyard Kipling
History; World history

(1865-1936) British writer and poet. His poem The White Man’s Burden became a popular justification for European imperialism.

Christopher Columbus
History; World history

(1451-1506) Italian explorer working for Spain who, in 1492, crossed the Atlantic Ocean and discovered the Americas for Spain.

Social Darwinism
History; World history

A social theory which states that the level a person rises to in society and wealth is determined by their genetic background.

James Watt
History; World history

(1736-1819) Improved upon Newcomen’s steam engine. Watt’s steam engine would be the power source of the Industrial Revolution.

Mansa Musa
History; World history

Emperor of the kingdom of Mali in Africa. He made a famous pilgrimage to Mecca and established trade routes to the Middle East.

block printing
History; World history

A system of printing where characters are carved onto a wooden block. The block is then inked and pressed onto a sheet of paper.

Brahma
History; World history

Hindu god called the Creator. Brahma is the first member of the triad that includes Vishnu the Preserver and Shiva the Destroyer.

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