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2. a significant factor in the movement of people during the period of 1750-1900
9. period of significant development in agriculture that took place in the mid-20th century
10. recent period in Earth's history when human activity started to have a significant impact on the planet's climate and ecosystems.
13. the name given to the last 11,700 years* of the Earth's history
14. Asian Tigers are Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea, and Taiwan.
16. An extraordinarily rapid growth in human population during the twentieth century
19. Muslims who practice an extreame and volient version of Islam
20. virus that compromises the ability of the infected person's immune system to ward off disease
21. areas found in many regions of the developing world. They provide incentives for foreign companies to conduct their business in developing regions.
22. global growth in the way people use technological ways of communicating
23. long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns, mainly caused by human activities
24. People moving for work oppertunities
25. a period of feminist activity that began in the early 1960s and lasted roughly two decades.

1. also known as the tertiary sector, is the third tier in the three-sector economy.
3. Women's right movement
4. an ideology or movement seeking to establish Hinduism and Hindu culture as dominant in India.
5. Increasing use of fossil fuels for energy needs
6. economic activities that are not regulated or recognized by the government.
7. a city with a population of 10 million or more.
8. is an international organization that promotes and facilitates international trade between nations.
11. the transmission of ideas, meanings and values around the world in such a way as to extend and intensify social relations.
12. A company that conducts research, operates factories, and sells products in many countries, not just where its headquarters or shareholders are located.
15. the protection or promotion of the interests of consumers.
17. the most severe pandemic in recent history. It was caused by an H1N1 virus with genes of avian origin.
18. Named for a conference held at Bretton Woods, New Hampshire, in 1944, this system provided the foundation for postwar economic globalization,