Unit 7: NASWA Vocab

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Crucibles of civilization, sources of ideas and innovations.

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Cultural hearths

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Spreading and adopting a cultural element from its origin across a wider area.

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cultural diffusion

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A national group aspiring for independence without territorial means.

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stateless nation

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Narrowing of international waterways increasing ship collision and piracy risk.

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Choke point

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Obtaining fresh water from salt water

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Desalination

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Anti-government, pro-democracy protests in North Africa and Southwest Asia, early 2010s.

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Arab Spring

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Islamic movement aiming to return to faith foundations and influence state policy.

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religious revivalism

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Doctrine in Islam, often translated as holy war; a struggle to meet religious standards of the Quran.

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jihad

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Countries of northwestern Africa: Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya

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Maghreb

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Oily liquid from ancient plants/animals; a fuel.

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petroleum