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Wheelock Chapter 12 Latin III B6 2018 Flashcards

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8752482847adulēscēns, adulēscentis, m. and f.young man or woman0
8752482848annus, annī, m.year1
8752482849Asia, Asiae, f.Asia2
8752482850Caesar, Caesaris, m.Caesar3
8752482851māter, mātris, f.mother4
8752482852medicus, medicī, m., and medica, medicae, f.doctor, physician5
8752482853pater, patris, m.father6
8752482854patientia, patientiae, f.suffering, patience, endurance7
8752482855prīncipium, prīncipiī, n.beginning8
8752482856acerbus, acerba, acerbumharsh, bitter, grievous9
8752482857prō + abl.in front of, before, on behalf of, for the sake of, in return for, instead of, for, as10
8752482858diūfor a long time11
8752482859nūperrecently12
8752482860āmittō, āmittere, āmīsī, āmissumto send away, lose, let go13
8752482861cadō, cadere, cecidī, cāsūrumto fall14
8752482862creō, creāre, creāvī, creātumto create15

Vocabulary Workshop Level B Unit 12 Flashcards

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5051284071abound(v) to be plentiful, be filled0
5051284072braggart(n) a boaster (adj) boastful in a loud, annoying way1
5051285649cache(n) a hiding place; something hidden or stored2
5051286788clarification(n) the act of making clear or understandable, an explanation3
5051287987despondent(adj) sad, without hope, discouraged4
5051287988embezzle(v) to steal property entrusted to one's care5
5051289873heartrending(adj) causing mental pain or grief6
5051291232leisurely(adj) unhurried, taking plenty of time (adv) in an easygoing or unhurried way7
5051293452lethargic(adj) unnaturally sleepy; dull, slow moving; indifferent8
5051295473malady(n) a sickness, illness, disease, disorder9
5051296307mellow(adj) ripe, well-matured; soft, sweet and rich; gentle, pleasant (v) to become gentle and sweet10
5051298055nomadic(adj) wandering, moving about from place to place11
5051299186piecemeal(adj) one piece at a time (adv) gradually12
5051300558quest(n) a search, hunt (v) to search, seek, ask13
5051301557random(adj) by chance, not planned or prearranged; irregular14
5051301558rant(v) to speak wildly and noisily (n) loud, violent talk15
5051304584reinforce(v) to make stronger with new materials or support16
5051306096seclusion(n) isolation from others, solitude17
5051307146status(n) a person's condition or position in the eyes of the law; relative rank or standing, especially in society; prestige18
5051308511turmoil(n) a state of great confusion or disorder; mental strain or agitation19

AP World History Chapter 10 Flashcards

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8040417342Kievan RusState that emerged around the city of Kiev in the 9th century; a culturally diverse region that included vikings, Finnic, and Baltic peoples.0
8040417343System of Competing StatesThe distinctive organization of Western European political life that developed after the fall of the Roman empire in the 5th century.1
8040417344VladimirGrand Prince of Kiev whose conversion to Christianity led to the incorporation of Russia into the sphere of Eastern Orthodoxy2
8040417345VikingsScandinavian raiders who had an impact on much of Western Europe in the late 8th-11th century3
8040417346Natural PhilosophyThe scientific study of nature4
8040417347Holy Roman EmpireThe Germany-based empire founded by Otto in 962 ce5
8040417348Hybrid CivilizationPath of Western Europe in the centuries after the fall of the Western Roman Empire. Lead to a society with elements of classical Rome, Germanic Barbarians, and Christianity.6
8040417349IconoclasmThe desctruction of holy images. The Byzantine state policy of image destruction from 726-8437
8040417350JustinianByzantine emperor noted for his short-lived reconquest of the Western Roman Empire and his codification of Roman law8
8040417351IndulgenceA remission of the penalty for confessed sin that could only be granted by the pope.9
8040417352Cyril and Methodius9th-century Byzantine missionaries to the Slavs who developed Cyrillic script so they could read Slavic languages.10
8040417353CyrillicAlphabet based on Greek letters to write Slavic languages11
8040417354European CitiesUrbanization that began in 11th-century Western Europe. Towns created major trade networks and a high degree of independence12
8040417355Greek FireForm of liquid fire that could be sprayed at the enemy, invented by the Byzantines and important to stop Arab advance in their territory.13
8040417356GuildAn association formed by people with the same jobs that regulates their professions and provides a social and religious network for members14
8040417357CharlemagneRuler of the Carolingian empire who staged an imperial revival in Western Europe15
8040417358CrusadesThe holy wars waged by Western Christendom from 1095-beyond the Middle Ages16
8040417359Roman Catholic ChristianityWestern European branch of Christianity that separated itself from Eastern Orthodoxy in 1054 ce17
8040417360Eastern Orthodox ChristianityEastern Roman branch of Christianity that separated itself from the dominant Roman Catholic Christianity18
8040417361ConstantinopleNew capital city of the Eastern Roman Empire established in 330 ce19
8040417362Byzantine EmpireThe surviving eastern Roman Empire during the medieval centuries20
8040417363CaesaropapismSystem in which the political leader is also the religious leader21
8040424741Otto I(936-973) German King who built the Holy Roman Empire 962 ce.22
8040440456Aristotle and classical Greek learning(384-322 bce) The infusion of Greek rationalism into Europe's universities shaped intellectual development for several centuries.23

Biochemistry Flashcards

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5039887964Molecules composed of thousands of atoms: the four main classes being carbohydrates, lipids, prteins, and nucleic acidsMacromolecules0
5039887965Chainlike molecules consisting of monomersPolymer1
5039887966Make up polymersMonomer2
5039887967Removing water to bond monomers together to create a polymerDehydration Synthesis3
5039887968Adding water to break polymers apart to create monomersHydrolysis4
5039887969A macromolecule made up of C, H and O, with a 2:1 ratio between the hydrogen and oxygen.Carbohydrates5
5039887970Simple sugars with 1 ring: Provides immediate energy, classified by the amount of carbons. Ex. glucose, fructose, galactoseMonosaccharides6
5039887971Double sugars with 2 rings, ex. sucroseDisaccharides7
5039887972Polymers, with many rings. Acts as an energy storage macromolecule, building materials for cells or whole organisms. ex, glycogen, starch and cellulosePolysaccharides8
5039887973glucose, fructose, galactoseExamples of monosaccharides9
5039887974SucroseExamples of disacharrides10
5039887975Macromolecule that dislikes water (hydrophobic), examples fats, oils and waxesLipids11
5039887976Hydrocarbon chain found in LipidsGlycerol12
5039887977Part of a lipid attached to glycerolFatty Acid13
5039887978Fatty acids with single bonds. Solid at room temperature.Saturated fatty acids14
5039887979Fatty acids with double and single bonds. Liquid at room temperature.Unsaturated fatty acids15
5039887980A type of lipid used as signals in the cells. ex., cholesterolSteroid16
5039887981Built up of 20 types of amino acids, which can unravel or denature in response to changes in pH, salt concentration, and temperature because they disrupt the bonds between parts of the proteinProteins17
5039887982monomer for building proteins, bonded by peptide bondsAmino acid18
5039887983proteins that speed up the rate of reactions, but are not consumed by the reaction. Lowers the activation energy of a reaction, and makes it easier to perform these reactions.Enzymes19
5039887984A reactant that binds to an enzymeSubstrate20
5039887985A pocket/groove on the surface of a protein on the surface of the protein into which the substrate fits. The substrate is held to this area through weak interactions, such as hydrogen bonds or Van der Waals.Active Site21
5039887986amount of energy needed to get a reaction going, enzymes lower the activation energyActivation Energy22
5039887987An organic compound made up of a pentose sugar, phosphate, and nitrogen base. Ex. DNA and RNANucleic Acids23
5039887988The building blocks of nucleic acidsNucleotide24
5039887989nucleic acid25
5039887990protein26
5039887991carbohydrate27
5039887992lipid28
5039887993What element can bond with up to 4 other elements?Carbon29
5039887994Temperature, pH and concentration of enzymeWhat 3 factors affect the rate of a reaction involving an enzyme?30
5039887995long term energy storageWhat is the role of lipids31
5039887996protons and neutronsWhat can be found in the nucleus of an atom?32

Biochemistry Flashcards

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7513777737Intramolecular bondswithin how atoms bond together to form molecules0
7513783818Ionic Bondstransfer of e-1
7513786479Covalent bond2
7513795565polar covalent bondelectrons shared unequally3
7513798102Non-Polar Covalent bondelectrons shared equally4
7513805959Intermolecular Bond5
7513803158Polar/hydrogen bondweak attractions between oppositely charged polar zones of different molecules6
7513830045properties of water1)cohesive 2)adhesive 3)Universal solvent 4) surface tension 5) high specific heat 6) high heat of vapor7
7513842288pH Scalepower of H+8
7513845447AcidH+ > OH-9
7513849266NeutralH+ = OH-10
7513853987baseH+ < OH-11
7513858657buffers-substances that resist change in pH -Biological systems use them to regulate pH -bicarbonate ion12
7513874612Carbohydrate- monosaccharides/simple sugars - Disaccharide - Polysaccharide13
7513891915Monosaccharide-carbohydrate - n(CH2O); 3>n>7 - glucose -fructose14
7513907179Glucose-bloodsugar15
7513933936Fructose- fruit sugar16
7513950236Disaccharide-carbohydrate - 2 monosaccharides joined by dehydration synthesis - glucose + fructose --> sucrose17
7513958774Polysaccharide- many monosaccharides joined by dehydration synthesis - Starches - Glycogen --> animals - Cellulose --> Plants - Chitin --> insects18
7513976979Fats/Lipids- (CHO - energy) - 3 fatty acids + 1 glycerol --> 1 fat + 3 H2019
7513990405Cholesterol- HDL = good fat - LDL = bad fat20
7513997898Animal Fat- Solid at room temp - Saturated - Butter, lard, bacon21
7514003282Plant Fats- liquids at room temp - Unsaturated - Corn oil, canola oil, olive oil22
7514015273Proteins- polymer of amino acids - 50-3,000 animo acids long23
7514030831Structural proteins- hair, hooves, muscles24
7514035895Functional/regulatory proteins- enzymes, hormones25
7514039197enzymes- speeds up the rate of reaction by lowering activation energy (catalyst) - large proteins - low activation energy26
7514043195Amino Acids- 20 on earth27
7514053364Dipeptide- amino acid + amino acid --> dipeptide + H2O - dehydration synthesis28
7514074561Polypeptide- 3-49 amino acids long29
7514081622Nucleic Acids- DNA/RNA - DNA makes RNA --> RNA makes proteins30
7514084766NucleotidesMonomer of Nucleic acid31
75140979093 parts of a nucleotide1) 5 Carbon sugar 2) Phosphate group -PO4 3) Nitrogen base32
7514107149DNA- deoxyribose - -PO4 - A, G, C, T - A=T - G=-C (triple bond)33
7514123970RNA- ribose - -PO4 - A, G, C, U - A=U - G=-C (triple bond)34
7514133207Ground state- electron in lowest available energy level35
7514136706Excited State- atom absorbs energy36
7514140499Tracer- radioactive carbon used to track metabollic pathways37
7514144183Hydrolysis- opposite of a dehydration reaction38
7514158663Primary Protein Structure- from sequence of Amino acids39
7514161982Secondary Protein Structure- results from hydrogen bonding40
7514164681Tertiary Protein Structure- intricate 3D conformation - directly responsible for the way it functions and its specificity41
7514184622Quaternary Protein Structure- consists of more than 1 polypeptide chain42
7514211381SubstrateChemical enzyme works on43
7514217262Induced-fit modelDescribes how enzymes work44
7514219377prionsinfectious proteins that cause brain damage45
7514222424trace elements- essential but only in minute quantities46
7514228698Elements (#s)- 25 in humans - 92 natural47
7514238039Functional groups- affect molecules function by participating in chemical reactions - polar; hydrophobic except methyl48
7514250646Hydroxl group- -H+ bonded to O-; -OPH, alcohols49
7514259339Carbonyl group50
7514264092Carboxyl group51
7514269418Amino group52
7514273623Phosphate Group53
7514287477Methyl group54
7514291022macromolecules- smaller molecules joined in to chains by polymers - gigantic55
7514293962Phospholipids- major component of cell membranes - only contains 2 fatty acids = glycerol56
7514300505Steroids- Carbon skeleton containing 4 fused rings57
7514305822Denaturation- protein unravels, losing its specific shape and, as a result, its function58

Biochemistry Flashcards

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7545414277Atoms contained in carbscarbon hydrogen oxygen in 1:2:1 ratio0
7545417596Monomer in carbsglucose1
7545422056Glucose equationc6h12o62
7545424488examples of carbsglucose fructose starch3
7545427247Use of carbs in bodyenergy, structure4
7545646207Chemical test for carbsmonomer- benedicts solution polymer- iodine5
7545734748Process use to build carbs, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acidsdehydration synthesis6
7545741173Process used to break down carbs, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acidshydrolysis7
7545744586Atoms contained in lipidscarbon, hydrogen, oxygen (c1, h1, o1)8
7545755146Monomer of lipidsglycerol and fatty acids9
7545785303Diagram of lipidsglycerol head and 3 fatty acid tails10
7545818313Examples of lipidsfat, hormones11
7545821634Use of lipids in bodystored energy, cushion/insulation12
7545825961Chemical test for lipidsh2o solubility and paper smear13
7545832681Atoms contained in proteinscarbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen14
7545835576Monomer of proteinsamino acids (20)15
7545837446Diagram of proteins16
7545842682Examples of proteins20 amino acids17
7545856125Use of proteins in bodyenzymes, energy, structure18
7545858310Chemical test for proteinsbiruets solution19
7546132293Atoms contained nucleic acidscarbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, phosphorus20
7546238210Monomer of nucleic acidsnucleotide21
7546241998Diagram of nucleic acids22
7546246462Examples of nucleic acidsDNA and RNA23
7546250586Use of nucleic acids in bodygenetic info24
7546253357Chemical test for nucleic acidsno test25
7556702828Protonspositive charge in the nucleus26
7556704864Neutronsneutral charge in the nucleus27
7556706408Electronsnegative charge and surround the nucleus28
7556711349Atomic Numbernumber of protons/(electrons)29
7556712979Isotopesvariations in elements based on number of neutrons30
7556716560Atomic Massprotons and neutrons31
7556723013Electrons spin around the nucleus in specific regions calledelectron shells32
7556726961What is common to all noble gassesall have their outer most electron shell full of electrons33
7556729497Elementmade up of atoms34
7556730910Compoundmade up of different elements35
7556734416Solutionhomogenous (same) mixture of components that stay mixed ex. sugar and water36
7556738235Suspensionmixture of 2 substances that may mix right away, but do not stay mixed up ex. starch and water37
7556742432Colloidsuspension of small particles that are dispersed into another substance ex. vinagarettes38
7556748415Cationpositively charged ion (more protons than electrons)39
7556751067Anionnegatively charged ion that contains more electrons in its outer shell compared to the protons40
7556754607Ionic Bondsending an electron to an atom that is postively charged (opposing charges attract)41

Biochemistry Flashcards

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9160829798CarbohydrateFUNCTION: Quick Energy0
9160829799ProteinFUNCTION: Does work for the cell; includes enzymes1
9160829800LipidFUNCTION: Energy storage2
9160829801Nucleic AcidFUNCTION: Storage of genetic information3
9160829802Molecule2 or more atoms bonded together4
9160829803ElectronNegatively charged particle that orbits the nucleus of an atom.5
9160829804ProtonPositively charged particle found in the nucleus of an atom.6
9160829805NeutronNeutral particle found in the nucleus of an atom.7
9160829806"R" GroupThe part of every amino acid that is variable.8
9160829807Amino AcidThe building blocks of proteins.9
9160829808DNAContains the instructions for building proteins.10
9160829809MutationA change in the DNA that could lead to the wrong amino acids and the wrong SHAPE of the protein.11
9160829810EnzymeA protein catalyst; speeds up reactions.12
9160829811PhosphateUse this unique part of a nucleic acid/nucleotide to identify its structure.13
9160829812Ring Structure (Hexagon/Pentagon)The unique shape of a carbohydrate.14
9160829813Hydrocarbon ChainThe unique structure of a lipid.15
9160829814Benedict'sA test for sugar.16
9160829815IodineA test for starch.17
9160829816Biuret'sA test for protein.18
9160829817NeutralThe enzyme from the liver lab worked best at this pH.19
9160829818SHAPEAnything that changes the _____________ of a protein/enzyme affects how well it works.20
9160829819MELTA high fever can cause the body's enzymes to _________________ ("denature").21
9160829820HONCThe four elements that make up 96% of living matter.22
9160829821OxygenThe splint test was used to test for this.23
9160829822Unsaturated FatHealthy fat; contains double bonds and is liquid at room temperature.24
9160829823Saturated FatUnhealthy fat; contains single bonds and is solid at room temperature.25
9160829824PolypeptideA "baby" protein made of several amino acids26
9160829825Peptide BondThe bond between two amino acids27
9160964121ProteinsLong chains of amino acids are found in28
9160964122It contains 2 different hydrogen atoms for each oxygen atomWater is a polar molecule because29
9160964123Fatty acidAll of the following are examples examples except30
9160964124Long chains of carbon with some double bondsLiquid fats called oils contain31
9160964125Polysaccharides areCarbohydrates32
9160964126Peptide bonds form betweenCarboxyl acid and amine groups of 2 amino acids33
9160964127Which polysaccharide is indigestibleCellulose34
9160964128Polar; non-polarThe head of the phospholipid is ____________ and tail is ______________35
9160964129ProteinsTransport substances and speed reactions36
9160964130LipidsLong term energy storage37
9160964131Test tube 3Lipids38
9160964132Test tube 4Nucleic acid39
9160964133Molecule 2 is aNucleic acid40
9160964134What are the reactants in the chemical equationAmino acid41
9160964135PolypeptideIn addition to the 3 molecules of water42
9160964136The molecule above is aUnsaturated fatty acid43
9160964137What happened in the liver lab when it was boiledDecreased because the enzymes melted44
9160964138Manganese dioxideIs a catalyst45
9160964139How would the graph change if the enzyme was removedLower hill than what is showed46

AP World History Vocab Words Flashcards

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7234819759AbolitionismMovement or doctrine advocating the abolition (elimination) of slavery0
7234821807Agricultural Revolutiondevelopment of raising crops and animals as major food source among human communities replacing hunting and gathering1
7234823888Aristocracynobility; ruling class based on heredity and privelege2
7234831423Artisancraftsman; skilled worker practicing a specific trade or craft3
7234832461Authoritariansystem of leadership based on absolute obedience to a single ruler4
7234835347Biological Exchangeprocess of plants, animals, and often disease being transferred from one region or society to another5
7234836942Bronze Ageperiod from 4000 to 1500 BCE; characterized by the production of bronze tools and weapons6
7234840520Buddhismreligion, practiced primarily in Asia, based on the teachings and doctrine of Buddha, in particular the notion that human suffering will end with cessation (end) of desires7
7234847125Bureaucracysystem of nonelected government officials8
7234848778Caliphatea leader of islamic jurisdiction; also a political system in Middle East- North Africa in the post-classical period (period 3)9
7234854295Capitalisman econic system based on private ownership, profit motive, and free trade10
7234856013Caste Systema social structure in which social class and status is defined primarily by heredity11
7234857643Christianityreligion based on the teachings of Jesus and the belief that Jesus was the son of God12
7234859554Chronologyunderstanding based on the arrangements of events in time and the close study of dates13
7234862775Civilizationa complex form of human organization; a society defined by shared values and institutions14
7234866777Class Structurean organization of unequal social strata within a particular society15
7234870507Classicalperiod from 1000 BCE to 500 CE; characterized by the expansion of key civilizations, integration of regional territory, and increase in regular interregional trade16
7234873322Climate Zonegeographical region sharing a specific climate17
7234874711Cold Warperiod of political hostility between the soviet union (USSR), it's satellite states, and western societies, particularly the United States, extending from 1945-199118
7234881205Colonizationcontrol of one country by another from afar; implies expolitaition of the smaller or less powerful country by the larger one19
7234884296Columbian Exchangea far-reaching transfer of plants, animals, humans, diseases, and cultural phenomena between the Eastern and Western Hemisperes20
7234886903Commercial Agricultureproduction of agricultural goods for sale21
7234888111Commercialismoutlook in which commerce, business, and trade take priority22
7234890580Communismsystem of social organization based on marxist theories advocating the elimination of private property in favor of collective ownership23
7234924156Confucianismphilosophy based on the teachings of confucius; placing high value on devotion to family and ancestors, charitable outlook on humanity, education, and political order24
7234931728Consumerismmovement toward or value placed on increased consumption of goods25
7234933222Constitutionfundamental law, set of laws or doctrin defining a government26
7234934533Contemporaryperiod from 1914 on including rebalancing of world power/decolonization, population explosion, globalization, replacement of agricultural institutions27
7234937326Continuityuninterrupted pattern, something that goes on or repeats without essential change28
7234938766Core societyin world economy theory, a society exporting disproportionately from global trade29
7234943359Crusadesreligious military campaign waged by Eurpopean christians in the Middle East between 1095 and 129130
7234945892Culturebasic beliefs and ssumptions often also expressed in the arts31
7234946891Decolonizationelimination of colonialism; freeing a colony from dependent status32
7234948344Democracya government carried out by the people or representatives they have elected33
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7235212130Demographythe characteristics of a human population, or the study of those characteristics35
7235214882Diplomacythe practice of international relations; the developement of relationships among different governments36
7235216785Disciplinebranch of knowledge or field of study37
7235218232Dynastya succesion of rulers from one family; the period of time defined by leadership of one such sucession38
7235221072Early Modern Period1450-1750, rise of global trade, inclusion of the Americas, gun powder empires39
7235223517Economysystem of production, distribution, and consumption of goods and/or services in a particular society or group of societies40
7235226542Emancipationthe act of freeing a person or group of people from the control of another41
7235228788Empirethe domain ruled by an emperor or empress, often characterized by absolute power or authoritarian rule; sometimes involves territorial expansion42
7235233145Environmentalismconcern with protecting the natural environment from pollution and other destructive forces43
7235234779Epidemicwipespread outbreak of infectious disease44
7235236421Evolutiongenetic changes or developements in populations or societies over a period of time45
7235237988Exchangetrade or transfer of goods, services, and diseases within or among populations, cultures, or societies46
7235240551Expansionthe process of a territory or state growing, sometimes involving conquering another state; also refers to economic growth or recovery47
7235245083Fascismpolitical theory advocating authoritarian and often totalitarian rule, hierarchical government system48
7235248442Feminismdoctrine and political/social movements advocating equal rights for women49
7235250618Feudalismsocial and political system in post-classical Europe and Japan, based on land ownership by a ruling military class and relationship with vassals (servants)50
7235253756Global Economyinterrelated and interdependent economies of the world51
7235255211Globalizationthe process of transforming local phenomena into global ones and intestifying interregional contacts52
7235260161Governmentorganization of administration that is in charge of a political unit53
7235262367Guerilla Warfaremilitary initiatives taken on by individuals or organizations operating independently from a government54
7235266192Gunpowder Empireempire, both land- based and overseas, in the early modern period based on use of guns55
7235269523Heredityinheritance of title, office, or right56
7235270518Hinduismreligion and philosophy predominantly the Indian subcontinent and some other parts of South Asia; characterized by beliefs in reincarnation, dharma, and a divine order that takes on various natures and forms57
7235274675Hunter Gatherersociety characterized by obtaining food via hunting and foraging; earliest form of human society58
7235310814Immigrationmigration into a new country or society59
7235311869Imperialismpolicy of extending new rule or authority over another country or region60
7235314072Individualismphilosophy or a way of life advocating the primary of the individual, individual rights and desires61
7235316962Industrial Agelong nineteenth century plus contemporary period62
7235318337Industrial Revolutiontransformation from agriculturally based societies63
7235320035Infanticidepractice of killing newborn infants64
7235323473Internationalisminternational in character or discipline; doctrine advocating that nations should cooperate65
7235326484Interwar Years1918-193966
7235329142Iron Age1500 BCE through 1450 CE, encompassing the classical and post-classical periods; but in someways continues to the present67
7235333659Islammonotheistic religion predominant in North Africa and the Middle East and other parts of Asis and Africa, characterized by belief in the teachings of the prophet muhammad and worship of Allah68
7235339493Judaismmonotheistic religion based on the teaching of the Torah and Talmud69
7235341487Kingdompolitical or territorial unit ruled by a monarch or other sovereign70
7235343439Kinship Systemsystem of social relationship and often family characterizing a particular society71
7235346171Latissez-fairethe notion that government should not interfere in individual affairs; doctrine advocating individualism, particularly in the economic realm72
7235350266Leisuretime spent away from work73
7235351644Localrelating to a particular place, city, or town74
7235353308Long Nineteenth Centuryperiod from 1750-1914, characterized by Industrial Revolution, rise of Western power and Imperialism, greater global economic inequality, emancipation75
7235356516Marxismtheory based on the teachings of Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels, advocating the notion that all human behaviors and social developement have their basics in economis, and class struggle plays accentral role in developement76
7235361708Merchantbusiness person enganged in buying and/or selling of goods77
7235363404Migrationmovement of people from one country or world region to another78
7235364654Militaryof or relating to warfare; system developed within a society fro carrying out warfare79
7235366624Missionarya person, religion, or philosophy aiming to convert others to a particular cause or belief system80
7235372412Modernussually assigned to periods since around 170081
7235373342Modernizationbelief that various changes are linked in political function, education and technology; and that societies will change in similar directions82
7235380004Monarchygovernment run by a single leader (monarch) who may claim absolute rule; usually an inherited system of authority83
7235382879Nationgroup of people politically organized under a single government with explicit geographical boundaries, often claiming a distinctive culture and cultural coherence84
7235391467Nation-Statepolitical unit compromised of an autonomous state, populated by people who tend to share common culture and history85
7235396335Nationalismdevotion to the interests and developement of one's nation; often includes belief in the supremacy of one's nation over others86
7235402189Neolithic Period (new stone age)period from about 8000 BCE to 4000 BCE, characterized by the Agricultural Revolution and rise of patriarchy87
7235405567"New Global" historianshistorians arguing that recent globalization creates a dramatically novel historical context88
7235407746"New Nations" Theoryidea that newly independent nations are often politically unstable because of internal conflicts, lack of experienced leadership, and economic setbacks89
7235410883Nomadperson or group of people with no defined home or territory; roaming lfestyle pattern, usually in a herding economy90
7235416235Nongovernmental Organizationorganization characteristic of the complementary period, operating independently of government and often without the goal of profit91
7235418615Orthodox Christianityform of Christianity prevalent in the Byzantine Empire, the Baikans and Russia; rift with Roman Catholism in the llth century92
7235423748Parliamentlegislative assembly participating in the government of a country and sometimes characterizing the governmental system93
7235429052Patriarchysystem of social and/or familiar organization based on the supremacy and centrality of the father of other males94
7235436200Peasantmember of a social class comprised of farmers usually tightly ties to a village structures95
7235440785Periodizationthe system of historians use to define change and a resultant coherent set of friends, dividing chronology into periods96
7235445486Peripheral Societyin world economy theory, a society that exports cheap goods with exploited labor97
7235447294Political Structuresystem of government characterized a specific region98
7235449178Post-Classicalperiod from 600-1450 CE, characterized by spread of civilizations and world regions, rise of wider transregional trade networks, expansion of regional influences and imitations99
7235452983Public Healthscience of and policyy relating to preventing and curing disease and promoting health on a broad scale, societal and international level100
7235456791Racecharacterization of people based on inherited characteristics, often associated with skin color101
7235458743Regimepolitical organization governing a society; government and rulers102
7235460851Regionalcharacteristics of a specific place or geographical area103
7235463576Religionsystem of beliefs and rituals focused on ethics, a divine order, and afterlife104
7235465499Renaissanceperiod of European history from the fourteenth through mia-sixteenth century, defined particularly by new artistic styles105
7235468104Revolutiondrastic and far-reaching change, can be used to refer to either political or social changes of great magnitude; a revolution can also mean a violent uprise from below that seeks to after political and social structures106
7235473441River-Valley Civilizationsearly civilizations that developed along river banks, as in Egypt or mesopotamia, primarily because of ease of irrigation and therefore agriculture107
7235476540Sciencesystematic set of knowledge usually based on facts, truths or ideas that can be proven; usually focused on the workings of nature108
7235479377Secularnot related to religion nor spirituality109
7235484671Settler Societiessocieties formed mainly by European settlers, as in the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand110
7235487486Silk Roadsqwidely used trade routes established in the classical period, from China to the Middle East and Meditterranean111
7235490629Slaverybondage; human labor owned and controlled by other people usually without pay and sometimes characterized by inhumane treatment112
7235492700Socialismpolitical theory calling for collective ownership of industry and government control over resources and services113
7235494581Societyenduring social group whose members have organized patterns of interaction through trade, culture, and/or politics114
7235496821Statenation (or other political unit) or organized government115
7235498451Syncretismprocess in which beliefs or practices blend feautures from different groups or societies in contact116
7235501023Technologypractical application of science to industry, knowledge, or daily life117
7235925235Terrorismuse of violence against individuals or a society of religious or political goals118
7235928113Third Worldinitially, countries like Egypt or India, not aligned with either side in the Cold War; came to mean poorer, economically developing regions119
7235931841Topographyshape or features of an area of the Earth's surface120
7235933435Tradecommercial exchange of goods and/or services121
7235934579Traditionlong-standing custom; inherited pattern of thought or behavior122
7235935853Trans-regionalcomprising or relating to two or more regions and/or their relationships123
7235945183Tribea social division or group of people, sometime a family, who live or travel together124
7235945184United Nationspolitical organization formed from a group of independent states in 1045 with the goal of promoting international peace and security125
7235945185Urbanrelating to a city or other area of a dense population126
7235946835Westernizationassimilation of or conversion to western culture, values, and belief systems127
7235948266World Economy Theoryfocuses on unequal trade relations from the early modern period onward, and their long-term economic, political, and social results128
7235952145World Wara war involving most of the major nations of the world129
7235952974Writing Systemmethod for representing spoken language orthographically, using letter, signs, or symbols130
7235954913Zoroastrianismsystem of religion founded in Persia in the sixth century BCE, based on the notion of the struggle between good and evil131
7235942494Tribe132

AP Literature Terms Flashcards

The Glossary of Literary Terms for the AP English Literature and Composition Test

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4319705996AphorismA short and usually witty saying.0
4319706001AssonanceThe repeated use of vowel sounds: "Old king Cole was a merry old soul."1
4319706026SyntaxThe ordering and structuring of words.2
4319706029DoggerelCrude, simplistic verse, often in sing-song rhyme, like limericks.3
4319706043FootThe basic rhythmic unit of a line of poetry, formed by a combination of two or three syllables, either stressed or unstressed.4
4319706072ParableA story that instructs.5
4319706083OmniscientA third person narrator who sees into each character's mind and understands all the action going on.6
4319706096SoliloquyA speech spoken by a character alone on stage, meant to convey the impression that the audience is listening to the character's thoughts.7
4319706123TetrameterA poetic line with four feet8
4319706124TrimeterA poetic line with three feet9
4319706125Blank Verseunrhymed iambic pentameter.10

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