19 Terms
Contributors in World history
World history
Protestant
History; World history
Member of Christian relgious sect which formed during the Protestant Reformation. Protestants reject the authority of the Roman Catholic Church.
Kaiser Wilhelm
History; World history
(1859-1941) King of Prussia and Emperor of Germany whose political policies led his country into World War I. He was forced from power when Germany lost the war.
Five Pillars of Islam
History; World history
Code of behaviour for followers of Islam. Includes Charity, Daily Prayer, Profession of Faith, Fasting during Ramadan, and a pilgrimage to Mecca called the hajj.
Enclosure Movement
History; World history
During the Industrial Revolution, it was the consolidation of many small farms into one large farm, which created a labour force as many people lost their homes.
Rennisance Era
History; World history
The humanistic revival of classical art, architecture, literature, and learning that originated in Italy in the 14th century and later spread throughout Europe.
Holy Trinity
History; World history
Formed by the Creator (Father), Redeemer (Son), and Sustainer (Holy Spirit). Christians believe that these three entities are all part of a single higher power.
Archimedes
History; World history
(287-212 BCE) Greek mathematician and inventor. He wrote works on plane and solid geometry, arithmetic, and mechanics. He is best known for the lever and pulley.
