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9895412663Agriculturethe science or practice of farming, including cultivation of the soil for the growing of crops and the rearing of animals to provide food, wool, and other products0
9895422267Agrarianrelating to cultivated land or the cultivation of land1
9895429014Bands/Clansa group of close-knit and interrelated families2
9895437365Barabarian(in ancient times) a member of a community or tribe not belonging to one of the great civilizations (Greek, Roman, Christian)3
9895445909Bureaucracya system of government in which most of the important decisions are made by state officials rather than by elected representatives4
9895453035Civilizationthe stage of human social development and organization that is considered most advanced5
9965419842Classical(typically of a form of art) regarded as representing an exemplary standard; traditional and long-established in form or style6
9965426842Domesticationthe process of making someone fond of and good at home life and the tasks that it involves7
9965436616Economythe wealth and resources of a country or region, especially in terms of the production and consumption of goods and services8
9965442852Egalitarainrelating to or believing in the principle that all people are equal and deserve equal rights and opportunities9
9965446775Emperora sovereign ruler of great power and rank, especially one ruling an empire10
9965451637Empirean extensive group of states or countries under a single supreme authority, formerly especially an emperor or empress11
9965457556Feudalismthe 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 protection12
9965462162Foraging(of a person or animal) search widely for food or provisions13
9965475880Hierarchya system or organization in which people or groups are ranked one above the other according to status or authority14
9965479305Hierarchicalof the nature of a hierarchy; arranged in order of rank15
9965483378Hunter-Gatherera member of a nomadic people who live chiefly by hunting, fishing, and harvesting wild food.16
9965487562Irrigationthe supply of water to land or crops to help growth, typically by means of channels17
9965493898Monarchya form of government with a monarch at the head18
9965501597Monotheismthe doctrine or belief that there is only one God.19
9965503660Neolithicrelating to or denoting the later part of the Stone Age, when ground or polished stone weapons and implements prevailed20
9965509304Nomadicliving the life of a nomad; wandering.21
9965513509Pastoral(especially of land or a farm) used for or related to the keeping or grazing of sheep or cattle22
9965521977Paleolithicrelating to or denoting the early phase of the Stone Age, lasting about 2.5 million years, when primitive stone implements were used23
9965528474Philosophythe study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence, especially when considered as an academic discipline24
9965530700Polythesimthe belief in or worship of more than one god.25
9965535059River ValleyCivilization first began in 3500 BC, which along the Tigris and Euphrates rivers in the Middle East; the name given to that civilization, Mesopotamia, means "land between the rivers"26
9965546549Sedentary(of a person) tending to spend much time seated; somewhat inactive27
9965881337Settlement1. an official agreement intended to resolve a dispute or conflict. 2. a place, typically one that has hitherto been uninhabited, where people establish a community.28
9965896235Subsistencehe action or fact of maintaining or supporting oneself at a minimum level.29
9965899322Surplusan amount of something left over when requirements have been met; an excess of production or supply over demand.30
9965905157Sustenancefood and drink regarded as a source of strength; nourishment31
9965914222Theocracya system of government in which priests rule in the name of God or a god.32
9965919660Traditionalexisting in or as part of a tradition; long-established33
9965927517Urbanizationthe process of making an area more urban34
9965932073Vassalsa holder of land by feudal tenure on conditions of homage and allegiance.35
9965943878Aristocracythe highest class in certain societies, especially those holding hereditary titles or offices.36
9965961746Caliph/Caliphatethe chief Muslim civil and religious ruler, regarded as the successor of Muhammad/the rule or reign of a caliph or chief Muslim ruler.37
9965973832Chivalrythe medieval knightly system with its religious, moral, and social code38
9965979111Civil Servicethe permanent professional branches of a government's administration, excluding military and judicial branches and elected politicians.39
9965985807Creditthe ability of a customer to obtain goods or services before payment, based on the trust that payment will be made in the future.40
9965992174Cultural Diffusionthe spread of cultural beliefs and social activities from one group of people to another. ... The mixing of world cultures through different ethnicities, religions, and nationalities has only increased with advanced communication, transportation, and technology41
9965999453Decentralizedtransfer (authority) from central to local government.42
9966008054Dowryproperty or money brought by a bride to her husband on their marriage.43
9966012679Eastern Orthodoxof or consisting of the Eastern churches that form a loose federation according primacy of honor to the patriarch of Constantinople and adhering to the decisions of the first seven ecumenical councils and to the Byzantine rite44
9966026234Fiefsan estate of land, especially one held on condition of feudal service45
9966030483Garrisonsthe troops stationed in a fortress or town to defend it46
9966041064Gothicrelating to the Goths or their extinct East Germanic language, which provides the earliest manuscript evidence of any Germanic language47
9966047703Hajjthe Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca that takes place in the last month of the year, and that all Muslims are expected to make at least once during their lifetime48
9966073007Heresybelief or opinion contrary to orthodox religious (especially Christian) doctrine49
9966076374Heretica person believing in or practicing religious heresy.50
9966085622Hijab (veil)a head covering worn in public by some Muslim women.51
9966092264Illegitimatenot authorized by the law; not in accordance with accepted standards or rules.52
9966096732Infrastructurethe basic physical and organizational structures and facilities (e.g., buildings, roads, and power supplies) needed for the operation of a society or enterprise.53
9966101853Interactionreciprocal action or influence.54
9966108449Inquisitiona period of prolonged and intensive questioning or investigation.55
9966117607Interrogationthe action of interrogating or the process of being interrogated.56
9966121682Islamthe religion of the Muslims, a monotheistic faith regarded as revealed through Muhammad as the Prophet of Allah.57
9966125269Literate(of a person) able to read and write.58
9966134002Matriarcha woman who is the head of a family or tribe.59
9966139269Matrilinealof or based on kinship with the mother or the female line.60

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