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7326457053PATRIARCHYA society where men dominate (have more power than) women.0
7326474125SOCIAL CLASSLevels of a society based on power and wealth1
7326479689CIVILIZATIONA complex, highly organized society.2
7326544620THEOCRACYWhen government and religion are combined. Religious leader is also the political leader.3
7326554976GENDER ROLESThe different expectations (jobs, dress, actions) for men and women in a society.4
7326563635POLYTHEISMThe belief in many gods.5
7326565573MONOTHEISMThe belief in only one god6
7326569941INFRASTRUCTUREthe basic structures (e.g., buildings, roads, and power supplies) needed for the operation of a society7
7326583249SPECIALIZATIONwhen people train to be experts at different jobs.8
7326601500DOMESTICATIONBreeding wild animals or plants to be helpful for humans (ex: Cows, horses, corn, wheat)9
7326648767MONUMENTAL ARCHITECTUREFancy religious or governmental buildings designed to show-off power10
7326665969INTERREGIONALWhen two areas of the world are connected through trade of goods and the spread of ideas11

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