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| 10350380399 | Absolutism | Dictionary definition: the principle or the exercise of complete and unrestricted power in government. My definition: government by one ruler or king example: Vatican City |  | 0 |
| 10350380400 | Agriculture | Dictionary definition: the production of crops, livestock, or poultry. My definition: the process of growing your own food and/or raising your own animals for food. example: gardening |  | 1 |
| 10350380401 | Aristocracy | Dictionary definition: government by those considered to be the best or most able people in the state. My definition: the highest status of people are the ones who control the government example: English nobility |  | 2 |
| 10350380402 | BCE | Dictionary definition: before the common era My definition: the time before christ example: the settling of ancient river valley civilizations |  | 3 |
| 10350380403 | CE | Dictionary definition: (in the) common era My definition: the present era, the era after the birth of christ example: present day |  | 4 |
| 10350380404 | Bias | Dictionary definition: a particular tendency, trend, inclination, feeling, or opinion, especially one that is preconceived or unreasoned My definition: leaning more towards your feelings about a certain subject instead of staying fair or neutral example: being biased about an election when trying to explain why both candidates would be a good winner. |  | 5 |
| 10350380405 | Bureaucracy | Dictionary definition: government by many bureaus, administrators, and petty officials. My definition: a group of people within the government who work together Modern day example: the IRS |  | 6 |
| 10350380406 | Capitalism | Dictionary definition: an economic and political system in which a country's trade and industry are controlled by private owners for profit, rather than by the state. My definition: a system in which anyone can privately own anything and have the ability to gain profit from it (the people control their money rather than the state) example: the United States |  | 7 |
| 10350380407 | Chiefdom | Dictionary definition: the territory or people over which a chief rules My definition: the area of land or group of individuals that a chief has power over example: old Hawaiian chiefdoms |  | 8 |
| 10350380408 | City-State | Dictionary definition: a city that with its surrounding territory forms an independent state. My definition: a city that functions as a country example: Singapore |  | 9 |
| 10350380409 | Civilization | Dictionary definition: an advanced state of human society, in which a high level of culture, science, industry, and government has been reached My definition: a group of individuals living, sharing, and growing with one another while making new advancements example: n/a |  | 10 |
| 10350380410 | Classical Era | Dictionary definition: the period after the decline of river valley civilizations where there was a newfound interest in the heritage and art/literature of ancient Greece and Rome My definition: the time following river valley civilizations including new artistic advancements example: n/a |  | 11 |
| 10350380411 | Codify | Dictionary definition: arrange (laws or rules) into a systematic code. My definition: to simplify regulations and make them easier for everyone to know example: Jewish Torah |  | 12 |
| 10350380412 | Colonization | Dictionary definition: to establish a colony in My definition: to settle down in one particular area and form a small town example: Morocco's recently claimed colonies |  | 13 |
| 10350380413 | Commercial | Dictionary definition: of, relating to, or characteristic of commerce. My definition: regarding making, exchanging or giving money example: a video commercial to go to target |  | 14 |
| 10350380414 | Contemporary Era | Dictionary definition: a subset of modern history which describes the historical period from approximately 1945 to the present. My definition: the era of history from 1945 until present day example: n/a |  | 15 |
| 10350380415 | Contextualization | Dictionary definition: to put (a linguistic element, an action, etc.) in a context, especially one that is characteristic or appropriate My definition: to analyze something as well as something similar and connect the two example: keeping feminist perspectives in mind when reading a book about the women civil rights movement |  | 16 |
| 10350380416 | Corroboration | Dictionary definition: the act of making something more certain My definition: to confirm or agree with something example: scientists proving things true |  | 17 |
| 10350380417 | Demography | Dictionary definition: the science of vital and social statistics, as of the births, deaths, diseases, marriages, etc., My definition: a ongoing study of different things revolving around the human population example: comparing how many people died in one year to the previous year |  | 18 |
| 10350380418 | Dynasty | Dictionary definition: a sequence of rulers from the same family, stock, or group My definition: several rulers all coming from the same family descent example: the royal family |  | 19 |
| 10350380419 | Early Modern Era | Dictionary definition: the time of history that follows the late Middle Ages of the post-classical era My definition: the time where empires started establishing after the middle ages example: n/a |  | 20 |
| 10350380420 | Empire | Dictionary definition: a group of nations or peoples ruled over by an emperor, empress, or other powerful sovereign or government My definition: multiple countries or areas all under the same ruler or government type example: the united states of america |  | 21 |
| 10350380421 | Ethnocentrism | Dictionary definition: the belief in the inherent superiority of one's own ethnic group or culture. My definition: believing your country or culture is superior to others Modern day example: ISIS |  | 22 |
| 10350380422 | Epidemic | Dictionary definition: a widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community at a particular time. My definition: a contagious sickness that spreads through an area for a certain amount of time example: ebola |  | 23 |
| 10350380423 | Forager | Dictionary definition: one who forages; a hunter-gatherer My definition: someone who hunts and looks for their food in the wild example: South American Pogonomyrmex vermiculatus (harvest ant) |  | 24 |
| 10350380424 | Globalization | Dictionary definition: the act of globalizing, or extending to other or all parts of the world: My definition: the process of growing and making your way around the world through your ideas or creations, sometimes creating something bigger example: Nutella |  | 25 |
| 10350380425 | Hierarchy | Dictionary definition: any system of persons or things ranked one above another. My definition: a way of comparing people and/or items by placing them above or below another within a chart example: military ranks |  | 26 |
| 10350380426 | Imperialism | Dictionary definition: the policy of extending the rule or authority of an empire or nation over foreign countries, or of acquiring and holding colonies and dependencies. My definition: one ruler using their power to gain control of other places and acquire land or materials example: France owning Mali until 1960 |  | 27 |
| 10350380427 | Indentured Servant | Dictionary definition: a person who came to America and was placed under contract to work for another over a period of time, usually seven years, especially during the 17th to 19th centuries. My definition: an individual that came to the US and was required by a contract to work for a long amount of time. example: unknown |  | 28 |
| 10350380428 | Regional | Dictionary definition: of or relating to a region of considerable extent; not merely local My definition: happening between or occurring within two regions example: a regional boy scouts meeting |  | 29 |
| 10350380429 | Kingdom | Dictionary definition: a state or government having a king or queen as its head. My definition: a type of government in which a king/queen has all authority over its people. example: United Kingdom |  | 30 |
| 10350380430 | Merchant | Dictionary definition: a person who buys and sells commodities for profit; dealer; trader. My definition: someone who trades, barters and sells different things for a profit example: a retail store owner |  | 31 |
| 10350380431 | Modern Era | Dictionary definition: a period beginning in the last quarter of the 20th century when information became easily accessible through publications and through the manipulation of information by computers and computer networks My definition: at the end of the 20th century when technology became faster and the spread of ideas and information was easier through the use of a network. example: n/a |  | 32 |
| 10350380432 | Monotheism | Dictionary definition: the doctrine or belief that there is only one God. My definition: praying to and/or thinking that there is only one god example: judaism |  | 33 |
| 10350380433 | Nation | Dictionary definition: a large body of people, associated with a particular territory, that is sufficiently conscious of its unity to seek or to possess a government peculiarly its own: My definition: a big group of people that work and live together, following their own laws example: the United States |  | 34 |
| 10350380434 | Neolithic | Dictionary definition: of, relating to, or characteristic of the last phase of the Stone Age, marked by the domestication of animals, the development of agriculture, and the manufacture of pottery and textiles: My definition: the end of the paleolithic era and the start of a new life where people began to farm, own animals and create pieces of art Modern day example: n/a |  | 35 |
| 10350380435 | Nobility | Dictionary definition: the noble class or the body of nobles in a country My definition: referring to a group of people that were up higher than others in the social system. example: Duke of Lancaster |  | 36 |
| 10350380436 | Nomad | Dictionary definition: a member of a people or tribe that has no permanent abode but moves about from place to place, usually seasonally and often following a traditional route or circuit according to the state of the pasturage or food supply. My definition: a group of people that are always on the move without a constant place to stay, following and hunting their food source. example: n/a |  | 37 |
| 10350380437 | Pandemic | Dictionary definition: prevalent throughout an entire country, continent, or the whole world; epidemic over a large area. My definition: a universal effect of a disease that spreads throughout a big part of the world. example: flu |  | 38 |
| 10350380438 | Papacy | Dictionary definition: the office, dignity, or jurisdiction of the pope. My definition: having to do with the pope and his authority example: Pope Francis |  | 39 |
| 10350380439 | Pastoral | Dictionary definition: having the simplicity, charm, serenity, or other characteristics generally attributed to rural areas My definition: a way to describe the peacefulness of a rural place example: The Maasai of East Africa |  | 40 |
| 10350380440 | Patriarchal | Dictionary definition: of or relating to a patriarch, the male head of a family, tribe, community, church, order My definition: a family consisting of men who have more control over things example: when a husband works all day while a wife stays home |  | 41 |
| 10350380441 | Periodization | Dictionary definition: an act or instance of dividing a subject into historical eras for purposes of analysis and study. My definition: splitting a subject up to get a better look or understanding of it. example: modern and classical eras |  | 42 |
| 10350380442 | Polytheism | Dictionary definition: the belief in or worship of more than one god. My definition: having faith and praying to numerous gods/goddesses. example: Hinduism |  | 43 |
| 10350380443 | Post-Classical Era | Dictionary definition: globally characterized by the expansion of civilizations geographically, the development of three of the great world religions (Christianity, Islam, and Buddhism), and development of networks of trade between civilizations My definition: a time during where new religions began to surface and spread as trade became more popular. example: n/a |  | 44 |
| 10350380444 | Post-Modern Era | Dictionary definition: Postmodernism is a broad movement that developed in the mid- to late-20th century across philosophy, the arts, architecture, and criticism and that marked a departure from modernism My definition: a change in the 20th century which brought upon new ways of art and different techniques. example: n/a |  | 45 |
| 10350380445 | Prehistoric | Dictionary definition: relating to or denoting the period before written records. My definition: a time before information was recorded example: n/a |  | 46 |
| 10350380446 | Revolution | Dictionary definition: a forcible overthrow of a government or social order in favor of a new system. My definition: the overthrowing of something traditional to bring in something different. example: The Intifada |  | 47 |
| 10350380447 | Rural | Dictionary definition: in, relating to, or characteristic of the countryside rather than the town. My definition: revolving around the country life example: Alaska and Wyoming are both rural states |  | 48 |
| 10350380448 | Scribe | Dictionary definition: a person who copies out documents, especially one employed to do this before printing was invented. My definition: a person that keeps written records of events and other things by hand example: n/a |  | 49 |
| 10350380449 | Sedentary Agriculture | Dictionary definition: Agriculture as practiced in one place by a settled farmer in which fields are not rotated My definition: Farming only in one place without rotating the crops example: wheat-sheep farming |  | 50 |
| 10350380450 | Serf | Dictionary definition: an agricultural laborer bound under the feudal system to work on his lord's estate. My definition: a person who works for a lord on that lord's land example: n/a |  | 51 |
| 10350380451 | Slave | Dictionary definition: a person who is the legal property of another and is forced to obey them. My definition: any individual who is forced to do something under the ownership of another person example: Slave labor in the Congo |  | 52 |
| 10350380452 | Socialism | Dictionary definition: a theory or system of social organization that advocates the vesting of the ownership and control of the means of production and distribution, of capital, land, etc., in the community as a whole. My definition: a system in which the government controls the main businesses and the economy itself. example: North Korea |  | 53 |
| 10350380453 | State (not the US states) | Dictionary definition: a politically unified people occupying a definite territory My definition: a place where people live sharing alike beliefs and customs. example: iceland |  | 54 |
| 10350380454 | Stateless society | Dictionary definition: a society that is not governed by a state, or, especially in common American English, has no government My definition: a place, apart from others, without government control example: Igbo of SE Nigeria |  | 55 |
| 10350380455 | Syncretism | Dictionary definition: the attempted reconciliation or union of different or opposing principles, practices, or parties, as in philosophy or religion. My definition: combining different ideas, customs, and beliefs together to be one. example: Gnosticism (a religious system that included elements from the Oriental mystery religions) |  | 56 |
| 10350380456 | Synthesis | Dictionary definition: the combination of ideas to form a theory or system. My definition: putting multiple things together to create a giant idea or process example: n/a |  | 57 |
| 10350380457 | Steppes | Dictionary definition: a large area of flat unforested grassland in southeastern Europe or Siberia. My definition: example: The Eurasian Steepe |  | 58 |
| 10350380458 | Urban | Dictionary definition: in, relating to, or characteristic of a city or town. My definition: an area with lots of human structures such as houses, buildings and railways (cities and towns) example: New York City |  | 59 |
