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GCA AP World History Vocab list 3 Flashcards

Mr. Hazlett's third set of vocab for chapter 5.

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212236978HegemonyThe pre-dominance of one over the others in a group. i.e. Leader is NOT trying to force religion and beliefs on his subjects.0
212236979DominanceThe imposition of alien goverenment by force.1
212236980Balance of PowerA policy that aims to secure peace by preventing any one government from becoming too dominant, alliances are formed to build a force equal to the potential enemy.2
212236981SatrapyA province in the Persian Empire, that is ruled by a satrap or governor.3
212236982Agoraa central feature of a Greek town, usually a town market or social commuting center. i.e. mall4
212236983DemeA rural or farming district or village of ancient Greece.5
212236984HopliteA heavily armored foot knight of ancient greece. "Fought with left arm against right arm."6
212236985SophistAn itenerate proffessor of higher education in ancient Greece. Teveling tutor, worked for money.7
212236986RealpolitikA term meaning practical politics. To get something done by any means necessary, even if it means disregarding ethics.8
212236987EcumeneA Greek word referring to the inhabited world of a distinct historical and cultural district.9

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