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polytheism |
The belief in many gods or goddesses. |
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monotheism |
The belief in one god or goddess. |
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Christianity |
Currently the most popular religion in the world based on the number of worshippers found throughout the world. While this monotheistic religion developed from Judaism, there are several key differences in its teachings. Christianity was founded by Jesus Christ in the 1st century CE. The Christian holy book is called the Holy Bible. |
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patron |
Someone who provides support to a specific cause and/or person/people. |
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philosophy |
A system of thought devoted to the examination of ideas such as truth, existence, reality, causality, religion, and freedom |
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revolution |
a dramatic change in ideas, practice, or government. |
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evolution |
The gradual change or development of something. |
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absolute monarchy |
A political system in which a country is ruled by a monarch, who has absolute control. |
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constitutional monarchy |
A political system in which a country is ruled by a monarch who has limited power due to a constitution |
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democratic republic |
A political system in which a country is ruled by law, has representative government, and is democratic in nature. |
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dictatorship |
A system of government in which a country is ruled by a single person with absolute power. |
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monarchy |
A political system in which a country is ruled by a monarch. |
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Neolithic Revolution |
The development of agriculture and the domestication of animals as a food source. This led to the development of permanent settlements and the start of civilization. |
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ideology |
An organized system of beliefs, values, and ideas. They form the basis of a political, social, and economic philosophy. |
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social class |
A group of people within a society who share the same social, political, and economic status. |
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domesticate |
To tame an animal to live with, or close to humans. |
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Islam |
The word Islam, which when translated from Arabic, means "to submit to the will of Allah," is the youngest of the world's major religions. Worshippers of this monotheistic religion are known as Muslims, which means "one who submits to the will of Allah." The Islamic holy book is called the Qur’an. Islam is currently the second most practiced religion in the world, and experts predict that it will overtake Christianity as the most popular religion in the world sometime during the 21st century. |
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Renaissance |
A rebirth of cultural and intellectual pursuits after the stagnation of the Middle Ages. This period in European history, from about the 14th through 16th centuries, features major cultural and artistic change. |
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Roman Empire |
The territories ruled by ancient Rome which at one time encompassed most of the Mediterranean world and parts of France, England, and Germany. The empire lasted from 27 BCE to 395 CE. |
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Gandhi |
Nationalist leader in India, who called for a non violent revolution to gain his country’s freedom from the British Empire. |
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culture |
The shared beliefs, customs, practices, and social behavior of a particular nation or people |
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human and physical geography |
The study of the environment, people, and the resources they use to live. |
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environment |
Everything in nature including people, plants, and animals that affects development in life. |
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migration |
The mass movement of people from one area to another. |
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trade |
The exchange of goods or service between people. |
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cultural diffusion |
The spreading of ideas through contact such as trade or war |
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Imperialism |
occurs when a strong nation takes over a weaker nation or region and dominates its economic, political, or cultural life. |
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industrialization |
The change to industrial methods of production such as the use of factories. |
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democracy |
A system of government in which the citizens hold the legislative, judicial, and executive power, based on majority rule. |
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Silk Road |
Trade route from China to the Middle East. Called the Silk Road due to China’s most important export. |
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natural resources |
Various materials found in nature used in manufacturing such as wood, coal, and oil. |
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civilization |
A society that has a high level of culture and social organization including organized government, job specialization, and a organized belief system. |
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Neolithic Age |
New Stone Age. A period of time in human history characterized by the development of agriculture and permanent settlements. |
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nomad |
A person who belongs to a group of people who move from place to place seasonally in search of food and water. |
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Roman Empire |
The territories ruled by ancient Rome which at one time encompassed most of the Mediterranean world and parts of France, England, and Germany. The empire lasted from 27 BCE to 395 CE. |
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Buddhism |
eveloped in India, and is based on many of the core concepts of Hinduism.. Buddhists believe in an endless cycle of reincarnation, or samsara, which is similar to beliefs of Hinduism. However, Buddhists do not believe that deities are responsible for the phenomenon. In addition, the Caste System is rejected by Buddhists who believe instead that one is reincarnated until they can achieve nirvana, best described as spiritual enlightenment. |
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philosophy |
A system of thought devoted to the examination of ideas such as truth, existence, reality, causality, religion, and freedom |
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empire |
1. A collection of nations or peoples ruled by a single authority, usually a monarch, but can be other systems of government as well. 2. A very large and powerful industrial organization |
