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| pyramid | A triangular shaped building. |
| Pythagoras | (582?-500?BCE) Greek mathematician responsible for the Pythagorean Theorem which states the square of the hypotenuse of a right triangle is equal to the sum of the squares of the other two sides. |
| quipas | A record keeping system that used colored, knotted string developed by the Incan Civilization. |
| Quran | Islamic holy book. |
| recant | To reject a belief or withdraw something previously said. |
| relay runners | The passing of information through a series of runners. |
| Renaissance | A rebirth of cultural and intellectual pursuits after the stagnation of the Middle Ages. This period in European history, from about the 14th through 16th centuries, features major cultural and artistic change. |
| republic | A political system in which a country is ruled by law, has representative government, and is democratic in nature. |
| river | A moving body of water that usually has its source in an area of high ground. |
| Roman Empire | The territories ruled by ancient Rome which at one time encompassed most of the Mediterranean world and parts of France, England, and Germany. The empire lasted from 27 BCE to 395 CE. |
| Rousseau, Jean Jacques | (1712-1778) French writer and Enlightenment philosopher who wrote a book called, The Social Contract, where he stated that people were basically good, and that society, and its unequal distribution of wealth, were the cause of most problems. Rousseau believed that government should be run according to the will of the majority, which he called the General Will. He claimed that the General Will would always act in the best interest of the people |
| rudder | A device used to steer a ship. It is usually shaped like a paddle and is on the back of the boat. |
| Sanskrit | The extinct language of ancient India. Spoken between fourteenth and fifth centuries BCE. Still used today in classic literature. |
| scholar | A person who posesses a great deal of knowledge, usually an academic who specializes in a particular subject area. |
| Scientific Revolution | An offshoot of the Renaissance in which scientists questioned traditional beliefs about the workings of the universe. One of the main ideas to come out of the Scientific Revolution was the use of the Scientific Method. The Scientific Method uses observation and experimentation to explain theories on how the universe works. |
| sculptor | An artist who creates three-dimensional works of art, usually in stone or clay. |
| senator | A person that is a member of a legislative body called a Senate. |
| separation of powers | A tool in government described by Baron de Montesquieu which states that government should divide itself according to its powers, creating a Judicial, Legislative, and Executive branch. This system would Check and Balance itself, which would help protect the people's liberty. |
| Shakespeare, William | (1564-1616) English poet and playwright. He wrote 37 plays between 1590 and 1613. His plays reflect the ideas of individualism and the unconquerable human spirit, and most of them are still performed today. |
| Sharia | The Islamic book of laws which regulates all aspects of life including, moral behavior, family life, business dealings, and government. |
