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31153978bureaucracya system of departments and agencies formed to carry out the work of government (highly respected position)0
31153979cultural diffusionthe spreading of ideas or products from one culture to another1
31153980culturea people's unique way of life, as shown by its tools, customs, arts, and ideas2
31153981dynastic cyclethe historical pattern of the rise, decline, and replacement of dynasties3
31153982dynastya series of rulers from a single family4
31153983eunuchscastrated males, originally in charge of protection of the ruler's wives. Eventually had major roles in government, especially in China.5
31153984forageto wander in search of food or provisions6
31153985independent inventionthe creation of technology or culture without influence from outside groups7
31153986matriarchalRelating to a social system in which the mother is head of the family.8
31153987matrilinealRelating to a social system in which family descent and inheritance rights are traced through the mother.9
31153988monarchygovernment in which a king or queen exercises central power (passed on within a single family)10
31153989monotheisticbelief in a single god11
31153990nomadica way of life in which there is no permanent residence site & the group moves from place to place according to the season, availability of food supply & other such factors12
31153991pastorallifestyle where a nomadic group herds domesticated animals13
31153992patriarchalRelating to a social system in which the father is head of the family.14
31153993patrilinealrelating to a social system in which family descent and inheritance rights are traced through the father15
31153994polytheisticBelief in many gods16
31153995religionbelief system that holds that the divine powers control the enviroment and people's futures17
31153996sedentarysettled, not migratory18
31153997staticshowing little change characterized by little movement ot progression19
31153998syncretismcombination of different cultures resulting in a unique culture20
31153999theocracygovernment run by religious leaders21

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