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Rome
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this Roman emperor divided the empire in half to make it easier to control. a series of wars (3) fought between Carthage and Rome. Rome wins and Carthage is destroyed. Fought over the trade routes of the Mediterranean Sea. The famous generals are Hannibal (Carthage) and Scipio Africanus (Rome). the Roman Peace. This was a period of time when Roman order brought peace to the Mediterranean world.. order of Constantine made Christianity legal in the Roman Empire . aristocrats, or wealthy citizens, of Rome (the upper class).
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Ballina
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to fill with water and sink. An amount - not a lot. to grow or develop. anything presented to sight or view. strong desire.
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The French Revolution
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A 'Stroke of State'. Had no extreme views . French for 'Emigrants' became a source of trouble for France. Reformed France's administrative structure by dividing it into 83 equal districts . Wanted more drastic changes than those proposed by the National Assembly.
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Geography of the Fertile Crescent
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A river in Mesopotamia. The mountains where the two river originate.. A main crop grown in Mesopotamia.. This is what a majority of the geography in Mesopotamia was like.. Technology created by farmers to keep their fields moist and productive..
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Russian History Tsar-Lenin
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The capital of russia during the revolutions. The colour of the Bolshevik party during the Civil War. Opposing party during the Civil War. The name of the parliament that the Tsar put together. Prime minister of Russia 1906-1911.
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The Expansion of Europe
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belief in free trade and competition based on Adam Smith’s argument that the invisible hand of free competition would benefit all individuals.. organization of artisanal production into trade-based associations, or guilds, each of which received a monopoly over its trade and the right to train apprentices and hire workers.. period in Europe from the mid-seventeenth through the mid-nineteenth centuries during which great agricultural progress was made and the fallow, or idling of a field to replenish nutrients, was gradually eliminated.. 1723-1790. One of the best known critics of government regulations of trade and industry; a leading figure of the Scottish enlightenment. . peasants using hand made tools to make supplies to sell..
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Geneva History
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September 29, 1964, he stopped by during his campaign for US Senator. This company built the sesquicentennial time capsule. 1982 acquired Libby plant on Gambee Road. For the Sampson Naval Training Station, Geneva was this port. Female college students attended.
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Spain
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What's the most common sport played in Spain?. What City in spain was the olympics held in 1992?. What's the official language of Spain?. What Continent is Spain located in?. What city in Spain has the 4th largest population?.
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SW Asia and North Africa
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This city is important to all three main religions for various reasons. This regions holds ____ of the worlds petroleum and oil. The cultural hearth of _________ is their language, jobs and social customs. Bigest income. Iraq's capital.
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California !
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This crossword, ----- is difficult, is giving me a headache.. Baseball team of San Francisco. There were 7,293 in the past 365 days. Fancy street in L.A.. English for 'réserver'.
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All About Rhode Island
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Founder of Providence, the first colonial settlement in Rhode Island. Rhode Island's state motto. A letter signed by many people in support of, or in opposition to, a proposed law. Someone who represents you in Congress or the General Assembly. Rhode Island state shell.
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African Environment
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this African featrue has taken over nearly half of the continent due to desertification.. Because of this, the available water is even stretched even further to meet African growing numbers. . This feature covered most of Africa 100 years ago. Deforestation has reduced it by 90%. . human waste, pesticides, fertilizers, and factory biproducts all . climate change, pollution, and increasing populations cause this to occur in Africa. .
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Latin America Choice Activity
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Rumba, Samba, Steel Drums, and Calypso. Grew crops on ''floating gardens'. Africans brought this religion to Latin America. What the Indigenous people started to die out from. Europeans brought these to work on plantations when the Indigenous people started to die out.
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Dartmoor
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Partly decomposed vegetable matter found on Dartmoor.(4). The ……………….. on Dartmoor is different throughout the year.(7). Dartmoor has plenty of ………. which is made up of different fauna and flora. (8). A place where people dig for materials from the ground. (4). Area of wet, muddy ground.(3).
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Africa
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This ethnic group makes up 80% of the population in Rwanda and Burundi.. The capital of Cote d'Ivoire. . The Central African Republic's official language.. Nigeria's capital city.. Self-government..
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London
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Legend of the Tower of London is about?. How many bronze lions guard Nelson`s monument?. The queen lives in ... Palace.. Main river is London?. Capital of Great Britain?.
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Tropical Rainforests of South America
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In 1970 this highway was built . Large apartment like houses with a sleepy slanting roof . This fish is also found in the rivers of the rainforests. These birds are also found here. The staple food is called as.
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Seville
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Country Seville is located in. The religion most the population is. Sleeveless coat. Very popular dance. Continent Seville is located in.
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Scotland
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Tallest mountain in Scotland. Patron saint of Scotland. AKA the stone of destiny and the Coronation stone. 3000 of them in Scotland. Military show at the Edinburgh festival.
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California
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water vapor falling in light white flakes. hot, dry area. land near the sea. 31st state of the United States of America. a wall built to hold back water.
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African Biomes - Rainforest
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Evergreen tree that has pods which are used to make choclate.. Forest made up of tall broad-leaves trees that receives lots of annual rainfall. . Largest beetle in the world. . Known for going anything in their path killing spiders, snakes, insects, and lizards to gather food. . Spans six countries and provides fresh water, food, and shelter to more than 75 million people. .
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Mongolia
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What is the name of an animal from Mongolia? . What is their money unit?. What is a famous statue in Mongolia? . What is another name an animal from Mongolia? . What is their language? .
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Mexico
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Farm crops grown for sale and profit.. Huge commercial farms owned by individuals or by farming companies.. Growing only enough crops to meet their family's need.. The artificial watering of farmland by storing and distributing water drawn from reservoirs or rivers.. Buying out landowners and breaking up their large haciendas..
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Oceania
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lacked the availability of this until the 16th century. took charge of public affairs. just like the MesoAmericans. an abundant food source for Oceanic cultures. traditional Tongan war dance.
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India
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THE EFFECTS THAT GOOD OR BAD HAVE ON A PERSON/SOUL. THE SCIENCE THAT WORKS WITH METALS. SOMEONE WHO WORKS TO SPREAD RELIGIOUS BELIEFS. GOING WITHOUT FOOD FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME. A MIXTURE OF TWO OR MORE METALS.
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Japanese Cities
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This city has a beautiful waterfront and a very exciting China town.. This city is very famous for its Edo style buildings.. This was the capital city in the past. It has many famous temples and shrines.. The capital city of Japan.. This city has a very famous volcano that regularly erupts!.
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Tropical Rainforests
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Countries are relieved are some of their debt in return for protecting their rainforest.. The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora – a treaty to protect endangered plants and animals.. A logging practice where most/all trees in area are cut down (unselectively).. Responsible travel to natural areas that conserve the environment, sustain local people and often involves education. It is small scale and involves small groups of visitors.. The cutting down of trees which are mature/inferior, to encourage the growth of remaining trees in a woodland..
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Somalia History
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warlord personnel US tried to capture in the early 1990's (under Clinton's presidency). This country borders Somalia to the west. last name of general who took control of Somalia in 1969. President during Operation Restore Hope. Two _____________ were shot down in our attempt to find Aidid.
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West African Empires
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the river all three empires where centered around. what Cathay is now named. empire existing from 1200 - 1400 AD, it doubled the size of the original. the river flowing to the Atlantic. the place where the islamic religion originated.
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UK's Most Famous Tourist Destinations
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national park in Cumbria in northwest England. popular attraction in Cornwall, England . stones standing in a circle. dedicated to human history, art and culture. river that flows through southern England.
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Irish Locations
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The last stop the Titanic made before heading off across the Atlantic Ocean (once was called Queenstown). The best place for whale watching. Amazing place to watch the sunset nest to Sherkin Island. The name of the castle hotel. Is famous for the residential dolphin, and leads to a stone age fort.
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Switzerland
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What do the Swiss burn to determine how much longer winter will be?. Swiss horn blown in the traditional Calling of the Cows. Switzerland is the birthplace of Jean Henri Dunant, founder of the ________________. Mountain range in Switzerland.. Number of national languages in Switzerland.
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World Geography
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people who have been forced to leave their home and can't return. The belief in more than one god. where people leave a country to live elsewhere. Ethnic character, background, or affiliation.. Something that attracts a person to a certain place.
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Latin America
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Where are th driest areas of Mexico?. What type of shrubs grow in Mexico and Central America?. What do places in the interior highlands of Central America receive less of?. What types of forests are NOT located in the Caribbean?. What kind of forest has a tropical climate?.
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Paris The Experience
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Before becoming a museum it was a royal palace. The ultra-modern building. The Big white church. Another name for subway. The Eiffel tower was built to celebrate.
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African Kingdoms
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A small state that broke away from Ghana. Responsible for conquering the city of Timbuktu. Grew and developed based on their available natural resources. City in Mali. The transfer of the ownership of goods or services.
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Off to Italy
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a brand of sweetened hazelnut cocoa spread manufactured by the Italian company, Ferrero. in ancient Rome, a man trained to fight with other men or animals in an arena for a crowd's entertainment. largest Mediterranean island, just off the “toe” of Italy's “boot”. “thank you” in Italian. “hello” and “goodbye” in Italian.
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European Government
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An economy in which customs and habits of the past decide what and how goods and services are produced,distributed.and consumed.. Limited supply of something.. An economy in which changes in prices guide what and how goods and services will be produced,distributed,and consumed.. Workers in a business or a country.. The amount of goods available..
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North America
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To give variety to; vary: diversify a menu. . The southern and southwest United States.. urban areas in New England and Midwest characterized by concentrations of declining industries (steel or textiles). The relatively flat region of North American grasslands east of the Rocky Mountains, from Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba in the north, to Texas in the south.. Dampness, especially of the air..
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Chinese Dynasty
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A vast desert that covers parts of Mongolia and China. A major dynasty that ruled China from the mid-fourteenth to the mid-seventeenth century. Was culturally the most brilliant era in later imperial Chinese history. Was a short-lived imperial dynasty of China of pivotal significance. often imaginary past time of peace.
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State of West Virginia
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State Fish. First Capital. Basketball Player. State Flower. State Animal.
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Latin America
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The general or universal condition of human existence. A calamitous event. Of, relating to, or designating a city or town. Time that is to be or come hereafter. To crowd to an uncomfortable or undesirable excess.
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Indian Society
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A empire that united most of indian subcontinent. After Asokas death this dynasty dominated the region for hundreds of years.. A division of a society based on social and economic status. Another popular religion during that time. . Chandragupta's grandson, took throne in 301 BCE, ruled for 32 years and brought Mauryan Empire to great heights. .
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Latin America
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He defeated the Azrecs.. He called for a rebellion against Spain.. An island that is made of the countries of Haiti on the west and the Dominican Republic on the east.. Descendants of Europeans and Native Americans.. The government owns or controls most farms and businesses in this type of economy..
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Georgia Regions
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In the north of Georgia. Is land next to an sea or ocean. We build vacation homes here. The Chattahoochee River ends in this region. An area that has some shared feature.
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Canada
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What season covers most of Canada?. Only baseball team in Canada right now that plays in MLB. sport on ice that is Canada's favorite. Name one official language of Canada. What is the anthem of Canada.
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China
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A vast desert that covers parts of Mongolia and China. Where monks meditated and worshiped . She added more officials to the government. Made of fine clay and baked at higher temperatures. Where poets and artists lived and worked.
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Geography of Mexico
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damp. sources of energy. mountain range on the west coast of Mexico. largest lowland in Mexico. suitable for growing crops.
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Imperialism in India
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A crop grown to be sold for profit. The change from a traditional culture to one more similar to western nations. The belief that is the obligation of white people to provide for and enlighten native people. The establishment of colonies in foreign lands that have been taken under control by a nation. The collapsing empire that ruled India prior to British control.
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Canada
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Sending trained members of the military to crisis spots to maintain peace and order.. rain that contains poison due to pollution. Having independence from another country. Describing evergreen trees.. Native people.
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