37 Terms
Contributors in World history
World history
Matthew Perry
History; World history
(1794-1858) Commodore. United States Navy officer who is responsible for opening Japan to trade and imperialism.
Sikhism
History; World history
A belief system which blends Hindu traditions with Islamic monotheistic traditions. Based in India and Pakistan.
Aristarchus
History; World history
(310?-250? BCE) Greek scientist who first stated that the Earth revolved around the Sun, and rotated on its axis.
balance of power
History; World history
A political policy in which countries attempt to preserve peace by keeping an equal military and economic status.
Kabuki theatre
History; World history
Feudal Japanese theatre that performed comedic or melodramatic presentations of everyday life or historic events.
parliamentary democracy
History; World history
A form of government where the citizens elect members to represent them in a parliament, or legislative assembly.
ancestor worship
History; World history
Worship given to deceased relatives who are believed to be closer to the Gods, and therefore able to grant favors.
