Geography-Explorers RS Flashcards

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geography

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study of the environment and how people use it

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hemisphere

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half of the earth

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latitude

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horizontal lines that measure the distance north and south from the equator

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longitude

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vertical lines that measure the distance east and west from the Prime Meridian

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Crusades

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series of religious wars to gain control of Jerusalem

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Renaissance

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“rebirth” of learning in Western Europe

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history

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the study of past people and events

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artifact

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any manmade object

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primary source

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an original source of information such as a diary, autobiography, newspaper, photograph

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culture

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the entire way of life of a group of people (examples include: dress, language, music and foods)