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4687346243Abateto reduce in amount, degree, intensity, ect.0
4687347101Absolutismacceptance or belief in absolute principles in political, philosophical, ethical, or theological matters.1
4687347723Adjacentnext to or adjoining something else.2
4687349822Agrariana person who advocates a redistribution of landed property, especially as part of a social movement.3
4687351371Agriculturestudy of animals, plants, and other forms of food to sustain and enhance human life.4
4687352600Anthropomorphichuman characteristics or behaviors to a god, animal, or object.5
4687353689Aristocracygovernment by the best individuals or by a small privileged class.6
4687354292Avariceextreme greed for wealth or material gain7
4687355073Biasholding prejudice in favor or against one person or thing, usually in an unfair way8
4687357251Buddhisma religion originated in India by Gautama Buddha around 3rd century BCE9
4687361588Bureaucracya system of government in which most of the important decisions are made by state officials rather than by elected representatives.10
4687362125Capitalthe most important city or town of a country or region, usually its seat of government and administrative center.11
4687363198Capitalisman economic and political system in which a country's trade and industry are controlled by private owners for profit, rather than by the state.12
4687365385Capitulatesurrender13
4687366903Centralizedcontrol under a single authority14
4687369345Charlatana fraud15
4687370712Chattela personal possession16
4687371094Chiefdoma chief, a ruler of people17
4687372364Christianitythe religion based on the person and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth, or its beliefs and practices.18
4687373206City-Statea city that with its surrounding territory forms an independent state.19
4687374197Civilizationthe society, culture, and way of life of a particular area20
4689572744ClergyA body of officials who perform religious services, such as priests, ministers or rabbis.21
4689574214CoerceTo compel, force22
4689575308ColonialismA system in which a country declares control over a territory or people outside its own boundaries, usually for economic purposes23
4689577239Colonya country or area under the full or partial political control of another country, typically a distant one, and occupied by settlers from that country.24
4689581287CommunismA political system in which the government owns all property and dominates all aspects of life in a country.25
4689582257ConfucianismChinese ethical and philosophical teachings of Confucius which emphasized education, family, peace, and justice26
4689583214CopiousAbundant; plentiful27
4689584866CultureBeliefs, customs, and traditions of a specific group of people.28
4689585491DaoismChinese religion from 500s BCE that emphasized following the mystical and indescribable "Way." It celebrated the chaos and contradictions of reality as well as the harmony of nature. The Yin and Yang symbolizes many aspects of this religion.29
4689587243DeforestationThe removal of trees faster than forests can replace themselves.30
4689588237DemographyScientific study of human populations.31
4689589352Deriveto obtain from a specific source32
4689593097DiasporaPeople who come from a common ethnic background but who live in different regions outside of the home of their ethnicity33
4689593946DivineDiscover through divination or supernatural means; perceive by insight34
4689594645DynastyA sequence of powerful leaders in the same family35
4689595599Economicof or relating to economics or the economy36
4689600728Edictan official order or proclamation issued by a person in authority37
4689603622Egalitarianof, relating to, or believing in the principle that all people are equal and deserve equal rights and opportunities38
4693516559EmpireA group of states or territories controlled by one ruler39
4693518117Encroachintrude on another's property40
4693519506EpidemicA widespread outbreak of an infectious disease.41
4693520743Equitableequal, fair.42
4693521350EthnocentrismBelief in the superiority of one's nation or ethnic group.43
4693522925FeudalismA system of government based on landowners and tenants44
4693523467Foragesearch for food or provisions45
4693524159Fundamental1. forming a necessary base or core; of central importance 2. a central or primary rule or principle on which something is based46
4693526351Genocidemass murder of a group of people, especially those within a particular religious group or ethnic background47
4693532207Globalizationthe process of international integration arising from the interchange of world views, products, ideas and other aspects of culture.48
4693534467Hegemonythe domination of one state or group over its allies49
4693535047HierarchyA system or organization in which people or groups are ranked one above the other according to status or authority.50
4693535579HinduismA religion and philosophy developed in ancient India, characterized by a belief in reincarnation and a supreme being who takes many forms51
4693537281Ideologya system of ideas and ideals, especially one that forms the basis of economic or political theory and policy52
4693539731ImperialismA policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force.53
4693540094IncursionAn attack on another's territory; a raid54
4693540608Indentured ServantColonists who received free passage to North America in exchange for working without pay for a certain number of years55
4693540980IndignantFeeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment56
4693543239IndustrialA period of rapid growth in the use of machines in manufacturing and production that began in the mid-1700s57
4693546207InflationA continuous rise in the price of goods and services58
4693548190Institutiona society or organization founded for a religious, educational, social, or similar purpose59
4693550790Intermediarya negotiator who acts as a link between parties60
4693551141JudaismThe first major monotheistic religion. It is based on a sense of ethnic identity, and it's adherents tend to form tight-knit communities wherever they live.61
4693553651Lambast1. to beat or whip severely. 2. to reprimand or berate harshly; censure; excoriate.62
4693555759Legitimatelawful, rightful; reasonable, justifiable63
4693556483Malfeasancewrongdoing, especially by a public official.64
4693557017Manufactureto make.65
4694645651MaritimeConnected with the sea, especially in relation to seafaring commercial or military activity66
4694646606MatriarchyA society ruled or controlled by women67
4694647327MedievalLiterally 'middle age,' a term that historians of Europe use for the period between roughly 500 and 1400, signifying the period between Greco-Roman antiquity and the Renaissance.68
4694647874MerchantA person who makes money by selling goods69
4694648112MonarchyA form of government in which power is vested in hereditary kings and queens who govern in the interests of all70
4694648469MonotheismBelief in one God71
4694648722Munificencegenerosity in giving72
4694649116MyriadA very large number73
4694649384Nationa large aggregate of people a large group of people united by common descent, history, culture, or language, inhabiting a particular country or territory74
4694650863Negligibleso unimportant that it can be disregarded75
4694651090NeolithicThe period of the Stone Age associated with the ancient Agricultural Revolution. It follows the Paleolithic period.76
4694651344Nobilitythe quality of elevation of mind and exaltation of character or ideals or conduct77
4694651605Nomad(-ic)(of groups of people) tending to travel and change settlements frequently78
4694653125PaganA person holding religious beliefs other than those of the main world religions, such as polytheistic people who have almost animistic beliefs79
4694653725PandemicDisease that occurs over a wide geographic area and affects a very high proportion of the population.80
4694653886PapacyThe central administration of the Roman Catholic Church, of which the pope is the head.81
4694654301Parityequality, as in amount, status, or value82
4694654632PastoralA work of literature dealing with rural life83
4694654826Patriarchya form of social organization in which a male is the family head and title is traced through the male line84
4694655419PeriodizationDivision of a training program into smaller, progressive stages85
4694655810PlacateTo appease, soothe, pacify86
4694656065Plethoramany, excess, ect.87
4694658388Polytheismbelief in many gods88
4694658877Prehistoricthose who lived before recorded or written history89
4694659046PrevalentCommonly occurring; widely accepted or practiced90
4694659528Primary SourceA document or physical object which was written or created during the time under study.91
4694660381ProlificAbundantly productive92
4694661101Protestanta 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 churches93
4694661575Prowessdistinguished bravery; superior skill or ability94
4694661871Rationalbased on or in accordance with reason or logic95
4694663117ReformA religious movement of the 16th century that began as an attempt to reform the Roman Catholic Church and resulted in the creation of Protestant churches96
4694663366Regimea government in power; a form or system of rule or management; a period of rule97
4694663738RevolutionAn overthrow and replacement of an established government or political system by the people governed.98
4694663918RuralCountryside99
4694664181ScribeA writer.100
4694664405Secondary SourceInformation gathered by someone who did not take part in or witness an event101
4694664874SecularConcerned with worldly rather than spiritual matters102
4694665061SerfA person who is bound to the land and owned by the feudal lord103
4694666564SlaveA system of enforced servitude in which some people are owned by other people.104
4694666805StateAn area organized into a political unit and ruled by an established government with control over its internal and foreign affairs.105
4694667104StratifiedLayered106
4694669310SubjectiveExisting in the mind or relating to one's own thoughts, opinions, emotions, etc.; personal, individual, based on feelings107
4694669615Subjugateto conquer by force, bring under complete control108
4694669940Surplusexcess amount109
4694670153SyncreticTraditions that borrow from both the past and present.110
4694670316TextileA fabric made by weaving, used in making clothing111
4694670317TheocracyA government controlled by religious leaders112
4694670754TumultuousRiotous, violently agitated, marked by disturbance or uproar; noisy, chaotic113
4694671062UbiquitousBeing everywhere at the same time114
4694671265Urbancity-like115
4694672052VenerationProfound Respect116
4694672508XenophobicHaving a fear or hatred for foreigners117

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