11 Terms
Contributors in World history
World history
Hammurabis Code
History; World history
Oldest written system of laws. They were created by King Hammurabi of Babylonia in th mid 18th century BCE and placed on stones tablets for all to see.
Seljuk Turks
History; World history
Dynasty that controlled Turkey during the 11th and 12th centuries. The Seljuk disruption of European travel to the Holy Lands resulted in the Crusades.
Glasnost
History; World history
A policy of Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev which called for more openness with the nations of West, and a relaxing of restraints on Soviet citizenry.
Olmecs
History; World history
A Mesoamerican civilization that flourished around 1200 C.E.. Achievements include irrigation, a simple calendar and writing system, and small cities.
Rabbi
History; World history
Jewish holy men charged with conducting religious services, ensuring that Jewish laws are observed, and serving as a spiritual guide for the community.
Henry Ford
History; World history
(1863-1947) American Industrialist. Ford is best know for his innovations in the auto manufacturing industry. His company was the first to use an assembly line for production.
Middle Kingdom (Egypt)
History; World history
(2040 BCE 1640 BCE) Period in ancient Egyptian history characterised by internal strife and hardships, and the invasion, and subsequent take over by the neighbouring Hyksos.
