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7181081271Abate absolutisma form of government in which the ruler is a less intense absolute dictator0
7181072460Adjacent Agrarianthe cultivation of land next to one another1
7181072275Agriculturefarming is the cultivation and breeding of animals, plants and fungi for food, fiber, bio fuel, medicinal plants and other products used to sustain and enhance human life2
7181111355Anthropomorphichaving human characteristics3
7181111356Aristocracythe highest class in certain societies, especially those holding hereditary titles or offices4
7181112777Avariceextreme greed for wealth or material gain5
7181113040Bias BuddhismTo be in favor or against Buddhism6
7181113449Bureaucracya system of government in which most of the important decisions are made by state officials rather than by elected representatives7
7181114284Capital Capitalismthe product that is making most profit8
7181116157Capitulatecease to resist an opponent or an unwelcome demand; surrender9
7181116158Centralizedconcentrate control of an activity or organization under a single authority10
7181116575Charlatan Chattela fake slave11
7181117643Chiefdoma form of hierarchical political organization in non-industrial societies usually based on kinship, and in which formal leadership is monopolized by the legitimate senior members of select families or houses12
7181118318Christianitythe religion based on the person and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth, or its beliefs and practices13
7181118319City-Statea city that with its surrounding territory forms an independent state14
7181118744Civilization Clergythe body of all people ordained for religious duties, especially in the Christian Church15
7181118745Coercepersuade an unwilling person to do something by using force or threats16
7181119537Colonialismthe policy or practice of acquiring full or partial political control over another country, occupying it with settlers, and exploiting it economically17
7181119538Colonya country or area under the full or partial political control of another country, typically a distant one, and occupied by settlers from that country18
7181123855Communisma society in which all property is publicly owned and each person works and is paid according to their abilities and needs19
7181126993Confucianismthe ethical teachings formulated by Confucius and introduced into Chinese religion, emphasizing devotion to parents, family, and friends, cultivation of the mind, self-control, and just social activity20
7181126994Copious CultureCultures that are very successful within their economy.21
7181127403Daoisma Chinese philosophy based on the writings of Lao-tzu, 6th century BC, advocating humility and religious piety22
7181127404Deforestationclearance or clearing is the removal of a forest or stand of trees where the land is thereafter converted to a non-forest use23
7181129431Demographythe study of statistics such as births, deaths, income, or the incidence of disease, which illustrate the changing structure of human populations24
7181129432Derive Diasporathey scatter from their homeland to places across the globe, spreading their culture as they go to share their life with new people.25
7181130088Divine Dynastydoctrine that kings and queens have a God-given right to rule and that rebellion against them is a sin. This belief was common through the seventeenth century26
7181130624Economic EdictWhen the economy is at the point of falling apart27
7181132768Egalitarianrelating to or believing in the principle that all people are equal and deserve equal rights and opportunities.28
7181132769Empirean extensive group of states or countries under a single supreme authority, formerly especially an emperor or empress29
7181133970Encroachintrude on a person's territory or a thing considered to be a right30
7181134404Epidemica widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community at a particular time31
7181135352Equitablefair and impartial32
7181136295Ethnocentrismevaluation of other cultures according to preconceptions originating in the standards and customs of one's own culture33
7181137861Feudalismthe dominant social system in medieval Europe, in which the nobility held lands from the Crown in exchange for military service, and vassals were in turn tenants of the nobles, while the peasants villeins or serfs were obliged to live on their lord's land and give him homage, labor, and a share of the produce, notionally in exchange for military protection34
7181138079Foragea person or animal search widely for food or provisions35
7181138080Fundamentalforming a necessary base or core; of central importance36
7181139289Genocidethe deliberate killing of a large group of people, especially those of a particular ethnic group or nation37
7181139290Globalizationthe process by which businesses or other organizations develop international influence or start operating on an international scale38
7181142007Hegemonyleadership or dominance, especially by one country or social group over others39
7181144164Hierarchya system or organization in which people or groups are ranked one above the other according to status or authority40
7181144849Hinduisma major religious and cultural tradition of South Asia, developed from Vedic religion41
7181144850Ideologya system of ideas and ideals, especially one that forms the basis of economic or political theory and policy42
7181145496Imperialisma policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force43
7181148250Incursionan invasion or attack, especially a sudden or brief one44
7181148261Indenturedbind someone by an indenture as an apprentice or laborer45
7181148980Servant IndignantServants that were not treated fairly46
7181149457Industrialrelating to or characterized by industry47
7181149774Inflationthe action of inflating something or the condition of being inflated48
7181150101Institutiona society or organization founded for a religious, educational, social, or similar purpose49
7181151935Intermediarya person who acts as a link between people in order to try to bring about an agreement or reconciliation; a mediator50
7181152296Judaismthe monotheistic religion of the Jews51
7181152607Lambastecriticize someone or something harshly52
7181152608Legitimateconforming to the law or to rules53
7181153164Malfeasancewrongdoing, especially by a public official54
7181158616Manufacturemake something on a large scale using machinery55
7181158617Maritimeconnected with the sea, especially in relation to seafaring commercial or military activity56
7181159138Matriarchya system of society or government ruled by a woman or women57
7181159139Medievallasted from the 5th to the 15th century. It began with the fall of the Western Roman Empire and merged into the Renaissance and the Age of Discovery58
7181159586Merchanta person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially one dealing with foreign countries or supplying merchandise to a particular trade59
7181159973Monarchya form of government with a monarch at the head60
7181159974Monotheismthe doctrine or belief that there is only one God61
7181161051Munificencethe quality or action of being lavishly generous; great generosity62
7181161283Myriada countless or extremely great number or a unit of ten thousand63
7181161945Nationa large aggregate of people united by common descent, history, culture, or language, inhabiting a particular country or territory64
7181161946Negligibleso small or unimportant as to be not worth considering; insignificant65
7181162351Neolithicdenoting the later part of the Stone Age, when ground or polished stone weapons and implements prevailed66
7181162591Nobilitythe quality of being noble in character, mind, birth, or rank67
7181163069Nomad(-ic)a member of a people having no permanent abode, and who travel from place to place to find fresh pasture for their livestock68
7181165352Pagana person holding religious beliefs other than those of the main world religions69
7181165736Pandemica disease prevalent over a whole country or the world70
7181165737Papacythe office or authority of the Pope71
7181167583Paritythe state or condition of being equal, especially regarding status or pay72
7181167584Pastoralland or a farm used for or related to the keeping or grazing of sheep or cattle73
7181168149Patriarchya system of society or government in which the father or eldest male is head of the family and descent is traced through the male line74
7181168150Periodization Placatemake someone less angry or hostile throughout the history of the world75
7181170005Plethoraa large or excessive amount of something76
7181170022Polytheismthe belief in or worship of more than one god77
7181170919Prehistoricrelating to or denoting the period before written records78
7181171689Prevalentwidespread in a particular area at a particular time79
7181173001Primary Sourcean artifact, a document, diary, manuscript, autobiography, a recording, or any other source of information that was created at the time under study80
7181173002Prolificproducing much fruit or foliage or many offspring81
7181174369Protestanta member or follower of any of the Western Christian churches that are separate from the Roman Catholic Church and follow the principles of the Reformation, including the Baptist, Presbyterian, and Lutheran churches.82
7181174661Prowessskill or expertise in a particular activity or field83
7181174662Rationalbased on or in accordance with reason or logic84
7181175043Reformmake changes in something, typically a social, political, or economic institution or practice) in order to improve it85
7181175376Regimea government, especially an authoritarian one86
7181176070Revolutiona forcible overthrow of a government or social order in favor of a new system87
7181176648Ruralthe countryside rather than the town88
7181177802Scribea person who copies out documents, especially one employed to do this before printing was invented.89
7181178103Secondary Sourceinformation is one that was created later by someone who did not experience first-hand90
7181178886Seculardenoting attitudes, activities, or other things that have no religious or spiritual basis91
7181179321Serfan agricultural laborer bound under the feudal system to work on his lord's estate92
7181179322Shamana person regarded as having access to, and influence in, the world of good and evil spirits, especially among some peoples of northern Asia and North America93
7181179734Slavea person who is the legal property of another and is forced to obey them94
7181180343Statea type of political subdivision of a nation95
7181180805Stratifiedarrange or classify96
7181181432Subjectivebased on or influenced by personal feelings, tastes, or opinions97
7181181973Subjugatebring under domination or control98
7181182243Surplusan excess of production or supply over demand99
7181182660Syncreticfusion of different religions, cultures, or philosophies100
7181183338Textilea type of cloth101
7181184395Theocracya system of government in which priests rule in the name of God or a god102
7181185053Tumultuousmaking a loud, confused noise or being excited103
7181186558Ubiquitousfound everywhere104
7181190627Urbancharacteristic of a city or town105
7181190893Venerationgreat respect; reverence106
7181190894Xenophobicshowing a dislike against people from other countries107

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