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The Language of History {Part 1} Flashcards

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80762769GlobalizationThe process of developing economic, social, cultural, and political interdependence across international borders.0
80762770CapitalismAn economic system in which factors of production are privately owned.1
80762771SyncretismThe blending of two or more religions or cultural traditons.2
80762772HierarchyThe classification of people based on economic, social, or professional standing.3
80762773DemocracyA government by the people based on direct or indirect representation.4
80762774SpecializationA specific occupation pratciced by an individual.5
80762775DiasporaThe breaking up and scattering of people.6
80762776ColonyA body of people living in a territory under the authority of a parent state.7
80762777SocialismAn economic system in which factors of production are publicly owned, and operated for the good of all.8
80762778TemporallyRelating to the sequence of time; "over time"9
80762779EmpireA major political unit controlling territory or people under a single sovereign authority.10
80762780PatriarchySocial organization marked by the supremacy of the father, legal dependence of wives and children, and inheritance through the male line.11
80762781HegemonyDominant influence or authority over others.12
80762782SpatiallyRelating to, or occupying space; "across space"13
80762783DiffusionThe spread of cultural traditions from one area or group of people to another.14
80762784OIigarchyGovernment by a small group of elites.15
80762785DemographicsThe statistical characteristics of human populations.16
80762786MonarchyRule by a single person.17

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