ap world history Flashcards
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| 2832252248 | autonomy | the right or power to govern oneself | 0 | |
| 2832252249 | empire | a group of territories or peoples ruled by a single sovereign authority | 1 | |
| 2832252250 | cosmopolitan | consisting of a group of people or cultures from around the world | 2 | |
| 2832252251 | franchise | the right to vote; any right to freedom granted by the government | 3 | |
| 2832252252 | colony | a foreign territory ruled by a "parent" state | 4 | |
| 2832252253 | diaspora | the breaking up and scattering of a person | 5 | |
| 2832252254 | civilization | complex society with a permanent location, urban areas, specialization of labor, social classes, and advanced technology | 6 | |
| 2832252255 | capitalism | an economic system based on private ownership of the means of production, open competition, and desire for profit | 7 | |
| 2832252256 | democracy | a government where the citizens exercise political power through voting | 8 | |
| 2832252257 | demographics | the statistical characteristics of human populations | 9 | |
| 2832252258 | diffusion | the spread of cultural traditions from one area or group of people to another | 10 |