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World history

Sistine Chapel

History; World history

A Catholic church in Vatican City, Italy. Its ceiling was painted by the Renaissance artist Michelangelo.

Mixed economy

History; World history

An Economic system that allows for the simultaneous operation of publicly and privately owned enterprise.

Yom Kippur War

History; World history

(1973) War between Israel and Egypt and Syria in which Israel defeated the two capturing land from each.

Georges Clemenceau

History; World history

(1841-1929) French Premier during World War I. He was one of the formulators of the Treaty of Versailles.

Young Italy

History; World history

Nationalistic movement that wanted to end foreign control of Italy. Started in 1831 by Guiseppe Mazzini.

Pre-Columbian

History; World history

Period of North and South American history before the arrival of the Europeans in the late 15th century.

Sputnik

History; World history

Soviet satellite put into orbit around Earth in 1957. It was the first man made satellite put into orbit.

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