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History Words
Words I learned in History
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Afrikaans | The mixed language of Dutch and African. |
| Apartheid | The segregation and discrimination of races in South Africa. |
| Nelson Mandela | A South African lawyer famous for forming the ANC, going to prison, and being the first black president. |
| 5 Pillars of Islam | Pillars as Follow: Declaration of Faith; Pray 5 Times a day to Mecca; Charity to needy; Ramadan fasting; Mecca pilgrimage. |
| Desertification | When sand is eroded to a city untouched by sand or desert which slowly turns the place into a desert. |
| Beginning and End of Apartheid in South Africa | Beginning: 1948; End: 1994. |
| Races in South Africa | The races as follow: White, Black, Colored, Asian |
| Religions in Jerusalem | Judaism, Christianity, Islam: These three religions are all in the same city. |
| Holy Trinity | In Christianity, people believe God was split in 3 parts: Father, Son, Holy Spirit. |
| Dictator | Someone who has achieved total control over a city usually by brute force. |