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Gold Coast

History; World history

Name given to the parts of the west coast of Africa by European imperialist due to the amount of gold found in the region.

Diaspora

History; World history

The enforced spreading out of a group of people. In history, there has been both a Jewish Diaspora and an African Diaspora.

Karma

History; World history

Actions in this life resulting from the consequences of a previous lifes actions. Associated with Hinduism and Buddhism.

Hernan Cortez

History; World history

(1485-1547) Spanish conquistador who was responsible for the conquest of the Aztec Empire and the claiming of much of Central America for the Spanish.

Parthenon

History; World history

A large temple dedicated to the goddess Athena on the Acropolis in Athens, Greece. It was built in the 5th century BCE, during the Athenian golden age.

Frederick the Great

History; World history

(1712-1786), King of Prussia from 1740 to 1786. Enlightened despot who enlarged Prussia by gaining land from Austria when Maria Theresa became Empress.

Catherine the Great

History; World history

An enlightened despot who ruled over Russia. She is responsible for many positive changes in Russia, as well as securing the country a warm water port.