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Internet
History; World history
A global network of computers that communicate through phone and satellites. The Internet has services such as the World Wide Web and e-mail.
Al-Khwarizimi
History; World history
Islamic mathematician who pioneered the study of algebra. His textbook on the subject became a standard in European universities for centuries.
Middle Ages
History; World history
Time period in European history between the fall of Rome in 476 C.E. and the beginning of the Italian Renaissance in the early 15th century.
Arranged Marriage
History; World history
A marriage where the marital partners are choosen by others based on considerations other than pre-existing mutual attractions of the partners.
Human rights
History; World history
The rights that are considered by most societies to belong automatically to all people, including the rights to justice, freedom, and equality.
Acupuncture
History; World history
Chinese method of treating disorders by inserting needles into the skin. This is to help with the flow of energy that is thought to be blocked.
Capitalism
History; World history
An economic system based on the private ownership of the means of production and distribution of goods. Also promotes a free market regulated by supply and demand.
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