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2772936172AbdicateFor a monarch to renounce his throne. Tzar Nicholas the II was Abdicated as Tzar.0
2772936173AbolitionTo Raze a system a practice or a institution. Abolition was a part of the Russian Revolution because Christianity was ended.1
2772936174AbsolutismWhen someone has absolute power. Stalin has Absolutism over all of Russia.2
2772936175AllianceA union or association formed for mutual benefit. The Alliance with Germany, Italy, and Japan was formed in World War II3
2772936176AnarchyA state of disorder due to absence or nonrecognition of authority. Judges are the one this that can prevent total Anarchy.4
2772936177AnimosityThe use of strong hostility. Stalin used Animosity to take full control over Russia.5
2772936178AnthropomorphicWhen something has human characteristics. I was a bear at the zoo doing Anthropomorphic.6
2772936179Anti-SemitismTo be hostile or prejudice against against Jews. Hitler was Anti-Semitism.7
2772936180AppeasementThe process of appeasing someone. European countries Showed Appeasement to Hitler in World War II8
2772936181AristocracyThe highest class in certain societies. The clergy is the Aristocracy.9
2772936182AutonomyThe right of a county or region to have self government. This could happen if a leader is being corrupted.10
2772936183BelligerentTo show hostility or being aggressive Hitler was Belligerent towards Jews.11
2772936184Bureaucracya system of government in which most of the important decisions are made by state officials. A republic is an example of Bureaucracy12
2772936185CaliphA chief Muslim and religious ruler regulated at Mohammad's successor. Caliph was a successor for Mohammad.13
2772936186CelibacyThe state of abstaining from marriage and sexual relations. To object a marriage is a form of Celibacy.14
2772936187CentralizedTo considerate control of a activity under a single authority. A vast super structure of a empire.15
2772936188Chastitythe state or practice of refraining from sexual intercourse. Getting a Chastity ring is a oath you do that prevents you from having sexual intercourse.16
2772936189ChivalryThe medieval knightly system with its religious, moral, and social code. In the Middle Ages knights have a system of religious code with each other.17
2773133011ClanA group of people who share the same interest.18
2773133266Clergythe body of all people ordained for religious duties, especially in the Christian Church. In the 1800 the clergy was the highest social class.19
2773133496ColonizationColonization is the act of setting up a colony away from one's place of origin. The British had Colonization on the United States.20
2773133651Commercethe activity of buying and selling, especially on a large scale. Many companies today have many episodes of commerce21
2773133861Culta system of religious veneration and devotion directed toward a particular figure or object. Many people believe in the cult of Buddha.22
2773133985DecentralizedTransfer from central to local government. The pentagon is in charge of what is decentralized.23
2773134033Deitya god or goddess mainly in a polytheistic religion In roman mythology people believed in deity.24
2773134385Democracya system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state. In 322 BC Athens was the only democracy at the time.25
2773134559DemographicRelating to structure of populations. The demographic trend maybe towards an older population26
2773134611DespotA ruler or a person who holds absolute power. A tsar has absolute power over the country.27
2773134748DiasporaJews living outside Israel. There are many Diaspora all around the world28
2773134877DiffusionThe spreading of something more widely Philosophers were diffusional about their ideas29
2773135232Doctrinea belief or set of beliefs held and taught by a church or political party Many religions had Doctrine.30
2773135952Ecclesiasticalof or relating to the Christian Church or its clergy. The Ecclesiastical is a big part in marriage.31
2781861265Egalitarianrelating to, or believing in the principle that all people are equal and deserve equal rights People in a democracy are Egalitarian.32
2781861563Elitea select part of a group that is superior to the rest A General is more Elite then a Sargent33
2781861669Empirean extensive group of states or countries under a single supreme authority Great Britain was the biggest empire in the late 1800s34
2781861768Epidemica widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community at a particular time. Ebola was an epidemic for a short time35
2781862635Ethnocentricevaluating other peoples and cultures according to the standards of one's own culture. Now ethnocentrics do not exist36
2781862841ExpropriationThe act of taking of privately owned property by a government to be used for the benefit of the public People who take property from the government for the publics benefit is Expropriation37
2781863492Extraterritorialityimmunity from the jurisdiction of a nation When you leave the country you are Extraterritoriality from that country38
2781863987Feudalismthe dominant social system in medieval Europe, in which the nobility held lands from the Crown in exchange for military service In medieval Europe nobles will have feudalism39
2781864163Filial Pietyis a virtue of respect for one's father, elders Youngsters have filial piety40
2781864223Florathe plants of a particular region, habitat, or geological period. There are many Flora habitats all over the world41
2781864548Fragmentationthe process or state of breaking or being broken into small or separate parts. When you smash glass to the ground it becomes fragmentation42
2781864746Genocidethe deliberate killing of a large group of people. The holocaust is an example of a genocide43
2781864864Globalizationis the process of international integration of aspects of culture We have found many globalization is in our history44
2781867483Hegemonyleadership or dominance, especially by one country or social group over others. Kings have hegemony over all others in their social status45
2781888247Hierarchya system or organization in which people or groups are ranked one above the other according to status or authority. In the old European times people were Hierarchy46
2781888662Idealismthe practice of forming or pursuing ideals, especially unrealistically. For scientist to be successful the use idealism47
2781888834Ideologya system of ideas and ideals, especially one that forms the basis of economic or political theory and policy People use ideology to figure out things out48
2781888905Imperialisma policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force. Imperialism happen when European countries took over parts of Africa49
2781889031Indenturedbind by an indenture as an apprentice or laborer. Someone who is wealthy or is skill full might be indentured50
2781889175Indigenousoriginating or occurring naturally in a particular place Apple trees indigenously come out51
2781889506IndustrializationThe process in which a society or country transforms itself from a primarily agricultural society into one based on the manufacturing of goods and services. The industrial revolution changes agricultural societies.52
2781889596Infrastructurethe basic physical and organizational structures and facilities needed for the operation of a society or enterprise A government is a infrastructure53
2781898366Integritythe quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness. A person who is trust worthy has integrity54
2781899340Isolationisma policy of remaining apart from the affairs or interests of other groups To isolate someone out of a group55
2781899385KinshipA blood relationship Family members have kinship56
2781899467Levyimpose to a tax, fee, or fine Sorry Nicholas the second made people pay lots taxes57
2781899657Liberationthe act of setting someone free from imprisonment, slavery, or oppression Hitler got Germany's liberation from the Treaty of versales58
2781899754Maritimeconnected with the sea, especially in relation to seafaring commercial or military activity. The Mediterranean was used for the French to transfer things to Germany59
2781899823MartyrA person who is killed because of their religious or other beliefs. Hitler is an example of Martyr60
2781900756MatriarchicalWhen a society is run by women When women control a society it's called matriarchical61
2781900833Meritthe quality of being particularly good or worthy, especially so as to deserve praise or reward. Alexander the great was Merit62
2781900937Messiahthe promised deliverer of the Jewish nation prophesied in the Hebrew Bible. Messiah is a part of the Hebrew bible63
2781904189Metallurgicalthe technique or science of working or heating metals so as to give them certain desired shapes or properties. Blacksmith were matllurgical64
2781934551Militarismthe belief or desire of a government or people that a country should maintain a strong military capability Spartacus believed in a strong military65
2781934654Mobilizationto assemble or marshal armed forces or military into readiness for active service Hitler had a big mobilization66
2781934794Monarchya form of government with a monarch at the head A monarchy is when one ruler consoles a whole country67
2781934968Monogamythe practice or state of being married to one person at a time A regular marriage is a monogamy68
2781935074Monopolythe exclusive possession or control of the supply or trade in a commodity or service. Merchants are an example of monopoly69
2781935139Monotheismthe doctrine or belief that there is only one God. There are many religions that are monotheism70
2781935211NationalismTo have pride and love for your country A patriot nationalism can be frightening to other countries71
2781935326NomadicA nomad is someone who lives by traveling from place to place Hunter gatherers are nomadics72
2781935374OasisA fertile spot in a desert where water is found. There are oasis in the Sahara desert73
2781935439OligarchyA fertile spot in a desert where water is found. There are oasis in the desert74
2781938618PapanPapan is a town in the Osh Province of Kyrgyzstan. Papuan is a town in Kyrgyzstan75
2781940336PapacyThe office or authority of the pope. A pope has papacy76
2781940412Pastoralespecially of land or a farm used for or related to the keeping or grazing of sheep or cattle. Farmer work on pastoral77
2781940605Patriarchysystem of society or government in which the father or eldest male is head of the family Most cultures are patriarchy78
2781943068Polygamythe practice or custom of having more than one wife or husband at the same time. When a male or female is married to more then one person79
2781943251PolytheisticThe brief of more then one god Some religions believe in polytheistic80
2781943605Predecessora person who held a job or office before the current holder. A Vice President is an example of a predecessor81
2781944150Promulgatepromote or make widely known of an idea or cause A president has to promulgate82
2781944245Propheta person regarded as an inspired teacher or proclaimer of the will of God.83
2781944742Propogandainformation, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote or publicize a particular political cause or point of view.84
2781947991Provincea principal administrative division of certain countries or empires.85
2781948620Provisionalarranged or existing for the present, possibly to be changed later.86
2781948772Radicalrelating to or affecting the fundamental nature of something87
2781948940ReignHold royal office as a queen or king88
2781949303Revolutiona forcible overthrow of a government or social order in favor of a new system.89
2781949853Salvationdeliverance from sin and its consequences, believed by Christians to be brought about by faith in Christ.90
2781950138SecularismSecularism is the principle of the separation of government institutions and persons mandated to represent the state from religious institutions and religious dignitaries.91
2781951959Segregationthe action or state of setting someone or something apart from other people or things or being set apart.92
2781952548Self-Determinationthe process by which a country determines its own statehood and forms its own allegiances and government.93
2781952665SerfdomSerfdom is the status of many peasants under feudalism94
2781952766Servitudethe state of being a slave or completely subject to someone more powerful.95
2781953258Social MobilityThe ability of individuals or groups to move upward or downward in status based on wealth, occupation, education, or some other social variable96
2781953854Socialisma political and economic theory of social organization that advocates that the means of production, distribution, and exchange should be owned or regulated by the community as a whole97
2781954019SovereigntySupreme power and authority98
2781954705Steppea large area of flat unforested grassland in southeastern Europe or Siberia.99
2781956160StratificationIs a system or formation of layers, classes, or categories.100
2781956245Subjugationis one of many types of injustice in the world. It has to do with one group of people dominating another group by taking away their freedom. People might have injustice101
2781956485Subordinationthe action or state of subordinating or of being subordinate. Some people get a lot of subordination102
2781956613Successora person or thing that succeeds another. A person that successes something els103
2781956669Sultana Muslim sovereign. There are many muslim sultans that are governed by them104
2781957104Sultanatea state or country governed by a sultan In the Modern age there are still other states that are sultanated105
2781957442Syncretismthe amalgamation or attempted amalgamation of different religions, cultures, or schools of thought. In the modern age people have syncretism106
2781957547Tacitunderstood or implied without being stated. Stalin became ruler with the tactic of tacit107
2781957652Textilesa type of cloth or woven fabric. Textiles a a type of fabric108
2781958427Theocracya system of government in which priests rule in the name of God or a god. In the old ages churches were theocratic109
2781958572Totalitarianismcentralized control by an autocratic authority. Stalin was a totalitarianism110
2781959276Transientlasting only for a short time Tsar Nicholas II was transient111
2781959418Treatysa formally concluded and ratified agreement between countries. Treaty of versales is an example of a treaty112
2781959472Tyrannycruel and oppressive government or rule. Napoleon is an example of tyranny113
2781960740Unificationthe process of being united or made into a whole. America was unified114
2781961101UrbanizationA word for becoming more like a city. When populations of people grow, the population of a place may spill over from city to nearby areas. Colonies evolved isncalled urbanization115
2781961258Vernacularthe language or dialect spoken by the ordinary people in a particular country or region. Many countries have their own vernacular.116

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