World History

Abeka 10th grade study

Three of Man's special characteristics

1. language and thought

2. awareness between right and wrong

3.freedom to make choices

A.D

In the year of our Lord

B.C.

Before Christ

evolution

fabled process of progressive change dependent on chance and time, with the origin of life on earth

focal point of all history

The first advent of Jesus Christ to earth (His incarnation, birth, life, death, resurrection, and ascension)

Ancient History

4000 B.C. to A.D. 500 fall of the Roman Empire

Medieval History

A.D. 500 - A.D. 1500 Protestant Reformation

modern history

A.D. 1500 - present

Government

institution that has both authority and power to control, direct, and to rule in the actions and affairs of others

sovereign

supreme power over all nations, rulers, and individuals ( God has it)

Deluge

after the flood

capital punishment

the legally authorized killing of someone as punishment for a crime.

capital punishment

first foundational civil ordinance

humanism

the worship of man