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World history

Three Gorges Dam

History; World history

A dam across the Yangtze River in China scheduled to be completed in 2009.

Robert Walpole

History; World history

(1676-1745) British statesman, and first Prime Minister from 1721 to 1742.

Lay investiture

History; World history

The creation of a Bishop by a non church official, usually a feudal lord.

Ghetto

History; World history

Term given to poor areas of town where Jews were sent during World War II.

Insurance

History; World history

Financial protection on property or people against loss, theft, or death.

Superpowers

History; World history

Term given to the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War.

Jihad

History; World history

Effort in God’s service waged by Muslims in defence of the Islamic faith.

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