World Geo Final

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genocide-

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systematic killing of a people

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) nationalism-

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Pride in one’s nation: the desire of cultural group to rule themselves as a separate nation

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major resources

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of the Middle East is OIL

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yurt-

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a round/portable tent used by the sherpas of the Himalayas

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chernoyem-

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a rich topsoil found in the Russian steppes

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mosque-

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an Islamic place of public worship

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desertification-

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transforming arable land into desert either naturally or through means.

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Mandate-

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a commission from the League of Nations authorizing a nation to govern a territory

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Zionist-

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a member of a movement known as Zionism founded to promote the establishment of an independent Jewish state, loyal to Israel

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self-determination-

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the right of a people to decide their own political future

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Israel-

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Jewish homeland in middle east

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Kibbutz-

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a Jewish community

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Knesset-

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Israeli government

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The Fertile Crescent-

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a region in the middle east where farming and first civilization developed

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Migration

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-a group of people that move out of one area to another

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Migration

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-a group of people that move out of one area to another

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Anarchy-

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political violence and disorder

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Embargo-

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a sever restriction of trade with another country

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Bagdad-

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capital of Iraq

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Desalination-

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removing salt from sea water so that it can be used for drinking

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Infrastructure-

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the basic support facilities of a country such as roads, and bridges, power plants and schools

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Pilgrim-

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a traveler that leaves his country for another for a cause

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Falaj system-

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an ancient system of underground and surface canals in the Arabian Pennisula

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Shah-

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title of former ruler of Iran

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Ayatollah-

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religious leader among the Shiite Muslims

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Nile-

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the longest river in the world that flows north into the Medterranean Sea. Located in Africa (east and northeast) it is not two rivers but one long one.

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Colonialism-

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the system where countries secure colonies in other countries to use their raw materials and markets for their product

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Plateau-

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an area of high flat land

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Escarpment-

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a steep cliff that separates two level areas of different elevations

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Interaction-

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to live near and socialize with others

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Nomad-

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a person who travels from place to place with family and goods

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Delta-

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the land that forms at the mouth of some rivers by soil that is dropped as the river slows and enters the sea.

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Deforestation-

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the process of stripping the land of its trees

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Wadi-

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a usually dry riverbed or gully that temporarily holds wter from a sudden downpour

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Sahara-

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a desert in northern Africa that is the largest in the world

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Barter-

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the exchange of goods without money

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Coup-

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the sudden overthrow of a ruler often with violence

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Apartheid-

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formerly in the Republic of S. Africa , the plicy of strict racial segregation

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Subcontinent-

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a large landmass forming a distinct part of a continent

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Monsoon-

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a seasonal shift in the prevailing winds that influence large climate regions

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Gandhi-

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religious leader of India- non-violent

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Boycott-

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disapproval shown by not using a product or services.

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Caste system-

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social hierarchy in which a person possesses a distinct rank in society that is determined by birth

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Sari-

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brightly colored cloth that women wear in Indian that hangs over shoulder and like a long dress

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Bindi-

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a colored dot in the middle of the forehead/worn by people in India

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Sphere of influence-

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impact of one country on others

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Mao-

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leader of China

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Polynesia-

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means many islands

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Aborigines-

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native Australians

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Oceania-

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Australia and many islands near it

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Beijing-

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capital of China

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Atheism-

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belief that there is no god

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Exodus-

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leaving a place

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outback-

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-remote part of Australia

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Insurgent-

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someone who rebels against their government

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Militarism-

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glorification of the military and readiness for war

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Taiwan-

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island off the southeast coast of China

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Paddy-

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irrigated or flooded land in which rice is grown