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7055220114AbateBecome less or lower in amount or force then at a prior time.0
7055221079AbsolutismThe acceptance of or belief in absolute principles in political, philosophical, ethical, or theological matters.1
7055222057AdjacentNext to or adjoining something else.2
7055223178AgrarianRelating to cultivated land or the cultivation of.3
7055223755AgricultureFarming is the and breeding of animals, plants, and fungi for food, fiber, biofuel, medicinal plants and other products used to sustain and enhance human life.4
7055224709AnthropomorphicDescribed or thought of as having a human form or human attributes.5
7055225233AristocracyThe highest class in certain societies, especially those holding hereditary titles or offices.6
7055226649AvariceExtreme greed for wealth or material gain.7
7055231936BiasPrejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another usually considered to be unfair.8
7055235096BuddhismAn Indian religion; practice more than that.9
7055236408BureaucracyA system of government in which most of the important decisions are made by state officials rather than by elected representatives.10
7055238591CapitalThe most important city or town of a country or region, usually its seat of government and administrative center.11
7055239455CapitalismAn economic and political system in which a country's trade and industry are controlled by private owners for profit, rather than by the state.12
7055240365CapitulateCease to resist an opponent or an unwelcome demand; surrender.13
7055241077CentralizedConcentrate (control of an activity or organization) under a single authority.14
7055243739CharlatanA person falsely claiming to have a special knowledge or skill; a fraud.15
7055246644ChattelA personal possession.16
7055248961Chiefdoma form of hierarchical political organization in non-industrial societies usually based on kinship, and in which formal leadership is monopolized by the legitimate senior members of select families or 'houses'. These elites form a political-ideological aristocracy relative to the general group.17
7055253941ChristianityThe religion based on the person and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth, or its beliefs and practices.18
7055254767City-StateA city that with its surrounding territory forms an independent state.19
7055255374CivilizationThe stage of human social development and organization that is considered most advanced.20
7055255375ClergyThe body of all people ordained for religious duties, especially in the Christian Church.21
7055258522CoercePersuade (an unwilling person) to do something by using force or threats.22
7055260648ColonialismThe policy or practice of acquiring full or partial political control over another country, occupying it with settlers, and exploiting it economically.23
7055261320ColonyA country or area under the full or partial political control of another country, typically a distant one, and occupied by settlers from that country.24
7055261782CommunismA political theory derived from Karl Marx, advocating class war and leading to a society in which all property is publicly owned and each person works and is paid according to their abilities and needs.25
7055276915ConfucianismA system of philosophical and ethical teachings founded by Confucius and developed by Mencius.26
7055277332CopiousAbundant in supply or quantity.27
7055277345CultureThe arts and other manifestations of human intellectual achievement regarded collectively.28
7055278799DaoismA Chinese philosophy based on the writings of Lao-tzu ( fl. 6th century BC), advocating humility and religious piety.29
7055280131DeforestationThe action of clearing a wide area of trees.30
7055280752DemographyThe study of statistics such as births, deaths, income, or the incidence of disease, which illustrate the changing structure of human populations.31
7055281402Deriveobtain something from (a specified source).32
7055283299DiasporaJews living outside Israel.33
7055283364Divineof, from, or like God or a god34
7055284218DynastyA line of hereditary rulers of a country35
7055284219Economicof or relating to economics or the economy36
7055285339EdictAn official order or proclamation issued by a person in authority.37
7055286385Egalitarianof, relating to, or believing in the principle that all people are equal and deserve equal rights and opportunities38
7055287534Empirean extensive group of states or countries under a single supreme authority, formerly especially an emperor or empress39
7055287535Encroachintrude on (a person's territory or a thing considered to be a right):40
7055288442Epidemica widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community at a particular time41
7055289193Equitablefair and impartial42
7055291825Ethnocentrismevaluation of other cultures according to preconceptions originating in the standards and customs of one's own culture.43
7055291826Feudalismthe dominant social system in medieval Europe, in which the nobility held lands from the Crown in exchange for military service, and vassals were in turn tenants of the nobles, while the peasants (villeins or serfs) were obliged to live on their lord's land and give him homage, labor, and a share of the produce, notionally in exchange for military protection.44
7055292748Forage(of a person or animal) search widely for food or provisions45
7055293641Fundamentalforming a necessary base or core; of central importance46
7055293642Genocidethe deliberate killing of a large group of people, especially those of a particular ethnic group or nation.47
7055294546Globalizationdevelop or be developed so as to make possible international influence or operation48
7055295879Hegemonyleadership or dominance, especially by one country or social group over others49
7055296784Hierarchya system or organization in which people or groups are ranked one above the other according to status or authority.50
7055299083Hinduisma major religious and cultural tradition of South Asia, developed from Vedic religion.51
7055299523Ideologya system of ideas and ideals, especially one that forms the basis of economic or political theory and policy52
7055300125Imperialisma policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force53
7055302660Incursionan invasion or attack, especially a sudden or brief one54
7055303513Indentured Servantan immigrant to North America between the 17th and 19th centuries who contracted to work for an employer for a number of years in exchange for passage and accommodation55
7055304221Indignantfeeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment56
7055305571Industrialof, relating to, or characterized by industry57
7055306026Inflationthe action of inflating something or the condition of being inflated58
7055307684Institutiona society or organization founded for a religious, educational, social, or similar purpose59
7055308722Intermediarya person who acts as a link between people in order to try to bring about an agreement or reconciliation; a mediator60
7055311545Judaismthe monotheistic religion of the Jews. the Jews collectively.61
7055311594Lambastcriticize (someone or something) harshly62
7055312754Legitimateconforming to the law or to rules63
7055313314Malfeasancewrongdoing, especially by a public official.64
7055313911Manufacturethe making of articles on a large scale using machinery65
7055314492Maritimeconnected with the sea, especially in relation to seafaring commercial or military activity66
7055315041Matriarchya system of society or government ruled by a woman or women. a form of social organization in which descent and relationship are reckoned through the female line. the state of being an older, powerful woman in a family or group67
7055315519Medievalof or relating to the Middle Ages68
7055316592Merchanta person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially one dealing with foreign countries or supplying merchandise to a particular trade69
7055317187Monarchya form of government with a monarch at the head. a state that has a monarch. (the monarchy) the monarch and royal family of a country70
7055317782Monotheismthe doctrine or belief that there is only one God.71
7055321907Munificencethe quality or action of being lavishly generous; great generosity72
7055323188Myriada countless or extremely great number73
7055323874Nationa large aggregate of people united by common descent, history, culture, or language, inhabiting a particular country or territory74
7055325410Negligibleso small or unimportant as to be not worth considering; insignificant75
7055326179Neolithicof, relating to, or denoting the later part of the Stone Age, when ground or polished stone weapons and implements prevailed. (the Neolithic) the Neolithic period. Also called New Stone Age.76
7055326500Nobilitythe quality of being noble in character, mind, birth, or rank.77
7055327331Nomad (-ic)a member of a people having no permanent abode, and who travel from place to place to find fresh pasture for their livestock78
7055328163Pagana person holding religious beliefs other than those of the main world religions.79
7055328164Pandemic(of a disease) prevalent over a whole country or the world.80
7055333846Papacythe office or authority of the pope. the tenure of office of a pope81
7055334799Paritythe state or condition of being equal, especially regarding status or pay82
7055335912Pastoral(especially of land or a farm) used for or related to the keeping or grazing of sheep or cattle83
7055337140Patriarchya system of society or government in which the father or eldest male is head of the family and descent is traced through the male line. a system of society or government in which men hold the power and women are largely excluded from it. a society or community organized on patriarchal lines.84
7055337997Periodizationdivide (a portion of time) into periods.85
7055338372Placatemake (someone) less angry or hostile86
7055339020Plethoraa large or excessive amount of (something):87
7055339479Polytheismthe belief in or worship of more than one god.88
7055341993Prehistoricof, relating to, or denoting the period before written records89
7055342897Prevalentwidespread in a particular area at a particular time90
7055343683Primary Sourceoriginal source or evidence) is an artifact, a document, a recording, or other source of information that was created at the time under study. It serves as an original source of information about the topic.91
7055346399Prolific(of a plant, animal, or person) producing much fruit or foliage or many offspring92
7055348652Protestanta member or follower of any of the Western Christian churches that are separate from the Roman Catholic Church and follow the principles of the Reformation, including the Baptist, Presbyterian, and Lutheran churches.93
7055349540Prowessskill or expertise in a particular activity or field94
7055349541Rationalbased on or in accordance with reason or logic95
7055350214Reformmake changes in (something, typically a social, political, or economic institution or practice) in order to improve it:96
7055351377Regimea government, especially an authoritarian one.97
7055351378Revolutiona forcible overthrow of a government or social order in favor of a new system.98
7055352551Ruralin, relating to, or characteristic of the countryside rather than the town:99
7055352552Scribea person who copies out documents, especially one employed to do this before printing was invented.100
7055361347Secondary Sourceis a document or commentary that quotes or references a primary source, without first-hand knowledge of the activity or event. A secondary source is a source other than the main source that is used to gather information.101
7055361348Seculardenoting attitudes, activities, or other things that have no religious or spiritual basis: Contrasted with102
7055361828Serfan agricultural laborer bound under the feudal system to work on his lord's estate.103
7055361829Shamana person regarded as having access to, and influence in, the world of good and evil spirits, especially among some peoples of northern Asia and North America. Typically such people enter a trance state during a ritual, and practice divination and healing.104
7055363073Slavea person who is the legal property of another and is forced to obey them.105
7055363216StateA nation or territory considered as an organized political community under one government106
7055363895StratifiedForm or arrange into strata107
7055364769SubjectiveBased on or influenced by personal feelings, tastes, or opinions.108
7055365917SubjugateBring under domination or control, especially by conquest.109
7055365918SurplusAn amount of something left over when requirements have been met; an excess of production or supply over demand.110
7055368722SyncreticA union or attempted fusion of different religious, cultures, or philosophies- like Halloween, which has both Christian and pagan roots, or the combination of Aristotelian philosophy with the belief system of the early punk rock practitioners.111
7055368723TextileUsed by nudists to describe something relating to or restricted to people wearing clothes112
7055370602TheocracyA system of government in which priests rule in the name of God or a god.113
7055371940TumultuousMaking a loud, confuse noise, uproarious114
7055373085UbiquitousPresent, appearing, or found everywhere115
7055373086UrbanIn, relating to, or characteristics of a city or town116
7055414788great respect; reverence117
7055376741Xenophobichaving or showing a dislike of or prejudice against people from other countries.118

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