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2902704833Absolutisma political theory in which a ruler has complete power0
2902706734Anti-Semitismhostility towards or discrimination against Jews as a religious, ethnic, or racial group1
2902710310Buddhisma religion of eastern and central Asia that is based on the teachings of Gautama Buddha2
2902714926Calvinisma Christian set of beliefs that is based on the teachings of John Calvin and that stresses God's power and the moral weakness of human beings3
2902718902Capitalisma way of organizing an economy so that the things that are used to make and transport products are owned by individual people and companies rather than by the government4
2902735037Communisma way of organizing a society in which the government owns the things that are used to make and transport products and there is no privately owned property5
2902740656Confucianismthe system of ethics, education, and statesmanship taught by Confucius and his disciples, stressing love for humanity, ancestor worship, reverence for parents, and harmony in thought and conduct6
2902786423Creationismthe doctrine that all matter and all things were created, substantially as they now exist, by an omnipotent creator, and not gradually evolved or developed7
2902801900Cubisma style of painting and sculpture characterized chiefly by an emphasis on a formal structure, the reduction natural forms to their geometric equivalents8
2902804356Dadaisma movement in art and literature based in deliberate irrationality and negation of traditional artistic values; a revolt against tradition9
2902814356Daoism (Taoism)a Chinese philosophy based on the writings of Loa-tzu that stresses living simply and honestly and in harmony with nature10
2902817285Darwinismthe theory of Charles Darwin about how plant and animal species develop (natural selection)11
2902832810Deisma movement or system of thought advocating natural religion, emphasizing mortality12
2902835003Egalitarianisma belief in human equality especially with respect to social political and economic affairs13
2903101707Environmentalismadvocacy of the preservation, restoration, or improvements of the natural environment; a theory that views environment rather than heredity as the most important developmental factor14
2903136532Existentialisma philosophical movement embracing diverse doctrines but centering on analysis of individual existence where the individual must accept responsibility of free will15
2903153061Fascisma way of organizing a society in which a government ruled by a dictator controls the lives of people who are not allowed to disagree16
2903156379Feudalisma social system that existed in Europe during the Middle Ages in which people worked and fought for nobles who gave them protection and the use of land in return17
2903170653Feminismthe belief that men and women should have equal rights and opportunities18
2903174696Fundamentalisma movement in 20th century Protestantism emphasizing the literally interpreted Bible as fundamental to Christian life and teaching19
2903180679Hinduismthe main religion in India which includes polytheism and reincarnation20
2903184326Humanisma system of values and beliefs that is based on the idea that people are basically good and that problems can be solved using reason instead of religion21
2903192747Imperialisma policy or practice by which a country gains power by paining control over other areas of the world22
2903197503Impressionisma style of painting that uses spots of color to show the effects of different kinds of light, and that attempts to capture the feeling of the scene rather than the details23
2903230150Judaisma monotheistic religion, having its ethical, ceremonial, and legal foundation in the Old Testimate and in the teachings of Rabbis24
2903234147Legalismstrict adherence to law; the doctrine that salvation is gained through good works25
2903236888Manicheismbelief in a combination of religions or belief systems26
2903240685Marxismthe political, economic, and social theories of Karl Marx including the belief that the struggle between social classes is a major force in history and should eventually be stopped27
2903244950Mercantilisman economic system used to increase power and wealth of a nation by strict government regulation of the economy of colonies28
2903308677Militarianisma strong military spirit or policy; a tendency to regard military efficiency as the supreme ideal of the state and to subordinate all other interests to those of the military29
2903329291Materialismpreoccupation with emphasis on material objects, comforts, and considerations, with a disinterest in or rejection of spiritual, intellectual, or cultural values30
2903332996Modernisma style of art, literature, etc. thats uses ideas and methods which are very different from those used in the past; a time of advancements made in culture and innovations31
2903336971Monotheismthe belief that there is only one God32
2903340644Nationalisma feeling that people have of being loyal to and proud of their country often with the belief that it is better and more important than other countries33
2903345603Neo-Confucianismphilosophical movement incorporating Taoist and Buddhist elements with an adaptation of Confucianism34
2903359326Pacifismthe belief that it is wrong to use war or violence to settle disputes35
2903359925Pantheismthe doctrine that equates God with the forces and laws of the universe36
2903362528Polytheismthe belief that there is more than one god37
2903363441Racismpoor treatment of or violence towards people because of their race; the belief that some races are better than others38
2903371694Realisma style of art and literature that shows and describes things as they are in real life39
2903394502Romanticisma style of art and literature that emphasizes imagination and emotions40
2903396340Schismdivision or disunion, especially into mutually opposed parties41
2903400326Scholasticismthe system of theological and philosophical teaching predominant in the Middle Ages, based chiefly upon the authority of the church fathers and of Aristotle and his commentators42
2903405266Skepticisman attitude of doubt in general or toward a particular object43
2903407550Surrealisma style of art and literature stressing the non-rational significance arrived at by exploitation of chance effects, unexpected contrast, etc.44
2903422502Terrorismthe use of violence and threats to intimidate or harass, especially for political purposes45
2903424724Totalitarianismabsolute control by the state or a governing branch of a highly centralized institution46
2903428518Utilitarianismthe ethical doctrine that virtue is based on usefulness, and that behavior should be directed towards making the greatest number or people as happy as possible47
2903433053Social Darwinisman extension of Darwinism used in social phenomena48
2903434654Socialisma way of organizing a society in which major industries are owned and controlled by the government rather than by individuals49
2903441338Agriculturalof, related to, or used in farming50
2903451873Belief Systemsa set of beliefs prevalent in a community or society51
2903454912Bureaucracya body of nonelective government officials; an administrative policy; a government characterized by specialization of functions, adherence to fixed rules, and a hierarchy of authority52
2903475554Civilizationany type of culture, society, etc., of a specific place, time, or group53
2903495466Commerceactivities that relate to the buying and selling of goods and services54
2903497587Colonizationthe act of moving into an area55
2903500880Decolonizationthe act of becoming independent instead of being a colony56
2903501825Demographica specific segment of a population having shared characteristics57
2903505974Diffusionto integrate or spread58
2903507044Empirea government under an emperor or empress59
2903509430Environmentalthe surrounding things, conditions, or influences60
2903512057Gender Rolesthe public image of being male or female that a person presents to others61
2903519906Globalizationthe act of extending to other all parts of the globe62
2903521285Hierarchya system of people or things ranked one above another63
2903537591Ideologythe body of doctrine, myth, belief, etc., that guides an individual, social movement, institution, class, or large group64
2903541625Interactionsreciprocal action, effect, or influence65
2903542561Labor Systemsways in which people are used to complete laborious activities66
2903545131Maritimeof or relating to the sea67
2903545900Nation-Statesa sovereign state inhabited by a reletively homogeneous group of people who share a feeling of common nationality68
2903550540Nation-buildingthe advocacy of national solidarity69
2903552204Pandemic(of a disease) prevalent throughout an entire country, continent, or the whole world70
2903555496Reformthe improvement or amendment of what is wrong, corrupt, or unsatisfactory71
2903557662Revolutionan overthrow and thorough replacement of an established government72
2903559115Social Revolutionreorganization of the social structure of a society73
2903560494Trade Networka series of routes in which trade can occur74

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