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(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.

The movement initiated by the Catholic Church to contain the Protestant Reformation and, if possible, end it.

The acting of overthrowing a government in favor of another, usually through violent means.

A person who makes quality, practical or decorative goods.

The burning of a dead body until it turns to ash.

In colonial Latin America, American born Spanish gentry, They owned most of the land but were treated like second class citizens, and were denied political rights.

(1599-1658) Leader of the English Revolution that deposed the Stuart monarchs in favor of a short lived Republic. Cromwell acted as Lord Protector until the restoration of the Monarchy in 1660.

European Christian military expeditions made between the 11th and 13th centuries to retake the Middle Eastern Holy Lands occupied by the Muslims.

(1961) Crises that developed as a result of Cuban dictator Fidel Castro

(1958) A political revolution that removed the United States supported Fugencio Batista from power. The revolution was led by Fidel Castro who became the new leader of Cuba as a communist dictator.

When a culture spreads to an area around it and makes a noticable difference in other cultures. (e.g., Latin was spoken in the Roman Empire, and Latin became the basis of all modern romance languages).

(1966-1976) Political policy in started in China by Mao Zedong to eliminate his rivals and train a new generation in the revolutionary spirit that created communist China. The Cultural Revolution resulted in beatings, terror, mass jailings, and the deaths of thousands.

The shared beliefs, customs, practices, and social behavior of a particular nation or people

A system of slave labor used by the Dutch in their South East Asia colonies.

One of the earliest forms of writing. It consisted of wedge shaped symbols usually imprinted in clay. Used throughout ancient Mesopotamia.

(1867-1934) French scientist. She is best known for his work with her husband Pierre in the field of radioactivity.

(1859-1906) French scientist. He is best known for his work with his wife Marie in the field of radioactivity.

An alphabet created by Eastern Orthodox monks for the Slavic language. It is based on Greek, and still used through the various Slavic countries today, such as Russia.

Title of the ruler of Russia. Taken from the word Caesar, which means emperor.

(1868-1918) Czar of Russia (1894-1917). He was overthrown during the Russian Revolution of 1917. Later, he and his family were killed by the revolution