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5377528135Terrace FarmingFarming that consists of different 'steps' or terraces0
5377534473Bronze and Iron MetallurgyExtraction of Iron from its ores allowed for cheaper, stronger, production of weapons, tools; more abundant than tin and copper.1
5377540686InterdependenceMutual dependence on things2
5377546263Market EconomyEconomy in which decisions regarding investment, production, and distribution are based on market def. supply and demand and prizes/services and goods3
5377562866MatriarchySystem of government ruled by a female4
5377565969MonotheismBelief in only one God5
5377568719NationalismPatriotic feeling/efforts, etc.6
5377572253HegemonyLeadership/dominance especially by one country of social group over others7
5377577409IdeologySystem of ideas and ideals, especially one that forms basis of economics/politics8
5377586226InfrastructureBasis of physical and organic structure and facilities needed for an operation of society/enterprise9
5377596729Social Stratification/HierarchyThe organization of people at different ranks in an administrative body. EX: caste system10
5377601962Nation StateSovereign state whose citizens or sub. are relatively homogeneous on factors (language, common descent)11
5377612496Nuclear Family SystemParents and their dependent children12
5377615468PastoralismA type of agriculture activity based on Nomadic animal husbandry (raising of animals) to provide food, clothing, shelter13
5377622945Scholar-gentryThe educated upper classes in China14
5377626276Secondary SourceInformation created by someone who was not a first hand witness15
5377630561Secular(Christian Church) Not subject to or bound by religious rule16
5377638586PatriarchalOf/relating to or characteristics of a patriarchy ( male head of family/tribe)17
5377642452Silk RoadSystem of ancient roads across Asia (central), traders bartered silk and other goods18
5377650293SinificationExtensive adaptation of Chinese culture in other regions19
5377659106SlaveryState of being a slave; person who is legal property of another and is forced to work for only them (can be bought/sold)20
5377666155SocialismPolitical/economical theory of social organization that advocates the means of production, distribution, and exchange should be owned or regulated by whole community (as one)21
5377677949PeriodizationProcess/Study of categorizing the past into discrete, quantitative blocks of time in order to facilitate the study and analysis of history.22
5377688025PolytheismBelief in more than one God23
5377690065Primary SourceFirst hand source; witness.24
5377695565Pre-ColumbianOf or relating to the history and culture of the Americas before the arrivals of the Columbians in 149225
5377700852ProletariatWorkers/working class. EX: lowest class of citizens in Ancient Rome26
5377708998MercantilismEuropean government policies, (16th,17th, 18th century) designed to promote overseas trade to accumulate precious metals (colonies only traded with their motherland country)27
5377723426Specialization of LaborTo train or specialize people in certain areas of work so that people can accommodate tasks more quickly28
5377735434GlobalizationProcess of interaction and integration among people, compromises of government of different nations- process driven by international trade/investment29
5377749844GenocideDeliberate extension of a racial/cultural group30
5377756462Coup d' etatSudden, violent, illegal seizure of power from a government31
5377760708ComoditiesRaw material or primary agriculture; product that can be bought and sold32
5377768823CommunismPolitical theory derived from Karl Marx; advocates class war and leading a society in which all prop. is publicly owned, each person works and pays for accessibility and ability needs33
5377785207Coercive LaborSystem where workers are forced to work, pressure and intimidation34
5377789783CivilizationSociety, culture and way of life of a particular area35
5377792886Command EconomyAn economy in which production investments, prices and incomes are determined centrally by a government36
5377799903City-StateA city with political and economic control over the surrounding countryside/area.37
5377805990Caste SystemClass structure that is determined by birth. EX: if your parents are wealthy, you are considered wealthy.38
5377811785Centralized GovernmentPower/legal authority is exerted by or coordinated by a defaco political exec. to which federal states, local author., and smaller units are considered subjects39
5377825437CartelAssociation of manufac./suppliers with purpose of maintain g prices at a high level, restricting competition.40
5377837984CapitalismA countries economic and political system and industry controlled by private owners for profit, rather than by the state41
5377849468BourgeoisieMiddle class, characteristics typically with reference to ts perceived materialistic values42
5377853289BureaucracySystem of government in which most of the important decisions are made by state officials rather than by elected officials.43
5377859884AutocracySystem of government by one person with absolute power44
5377866325AristocracyHighest class in certain societies especially those holding hereditary offices/ titles45
5377874005AnnexationAction of annexing something, especially territory46
5377877046Cultural DiffusionThe spread of cultural elements from one society to another47
5377881390Decentralized GovernmentForm of government with top level decision making process dispersed through system rather than one person; legislative body48
5377892848DemocracySystem of government by whole population or all eligible members go a state, typically through elected representatives49
5377900322DiasporasThe dispersion of the Jews outside of Israel50
5377902709DynastyLine of hereditary rulers of a country51
5377909225EmpireA group of countries under a single authority52
5377913497EntrepreneurshipProcess of designing and launching ( or running) a new business (created by individuals)53
5377921460EthnocentrismThe evaluation of other cultures according to preconceptions; originate in the standards and customs of one's culture54
5377930365Extended family systemRelatives in addition to parents and children; live in one household.55
5377936314FeudalismSocial system in Medieval Europe; EX: Nobility provided land to those of lower class, in exchange for military service56
5377946114Filial PietyIn Confucian thoughts, a love and respect for one's parents and ancestors.57

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