History Final Vocab

Question 1

Monotheistic

Answer 1

pertaining to, characterized by, or adhering to monotheism, the doctrine that there is only one God

Question 2

Artifact

Answer 2

any object made by human beings, especially with a view to subsequent use

Question 3

Nomad

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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.

Question 4

Animism

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the belief that natural objects, natural phenomena, and the universe itself possess souls

Question 5

Traditional Economy

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a basic economic system where customs and traditions are the elements that determine the way trade and commerce are performed

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Neolithic Period

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Neolithic period, ca. 7000–1700 BCE.

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Infrastructure

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the fundamental facilities and systems serving a country, city, or area

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Hierarchy

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any system of persons or things ranked one above another

Question 9

Mesopotamia

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an ancient region in W Asia between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers: now part of Iraq.

Question 10

Zoroastrian

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an Iranian religion, founded c600 b.c. by Zoroaster, the principal beliefs of which are in the existence of a supreme deity, Ahura Mazda, and in a cosmic struggle between a spirit of good, Spenta Mainyu, and a spirit of evil, Angra Mainyu.

Question 11

Civilization

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an advanced state of human society, in which a high level of culture, science, industry, and government has been reached.

Question 12

Artisan

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a person skilled in a utilitarian art, trade, or craft, especially one requiring manual skill; a craftsperson.

Question 13

Polytheism

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the doctrine of or belief in more than one god or in many gods

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Judaism

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the monotheistic religion of the Jews, having its ethical, ceremonial, and legal foundation in the precepts of the Old Testament and in the teachings and commentaries of the rabbis as found chiefly in the Talmud

Question 15

Archaeology

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the scientific study of historic or prehistoric peoples and their cultures

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Domesticate

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to tame (an animal), especially by generations of breeding, to live in close association with human beings as a pet or work animal and usually creating a dependency so that the animal loses its ability to live in the wild.

Question 17

Anthropology

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the science that deals with the origins, physical and cultural development, biological characteristics, and social customs and beliefs of humankind.

Question 18

City-State

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a sovereign state consisting of an autonomous city and, especially historically, any dependent settlements or territories

Question 19

Fertile Crescent

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a crescent-shaped region in Western Asia

Question 20

Patriarchy

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a social system in which power is held by men, through cultural norms and customs that favor men and withhold opportunity from women

Question 21

Indus River Valley

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Valley near the Indus River in India where many ancient civilization grew and prospered.

Question 22

Yellow River Valley

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Area in China near the Yellow where many ancient civilizations grew and prospered.

Question 23

Nile River Valley

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Area in Egypt near the Nile River where many ancient civilization grew and prospered.

Question 24

Sedentary

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abiding in one place; not migratory

Question 25

Lineage

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the line of descendants of a particular ancestor; family

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Dynasty

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a sequence of rulers from the same family, stock, or group

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Monastic

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of, relating to, or characteristic of monks or nuns, their manner of life, or their religious obligations

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Merchant

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a person who buys and sells commodities for profit; dealer; trader

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Bureaucrat

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A non-elected government official

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Commingle

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to mix or mingle together; combine

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Continuity

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the state or quality of being continuous; stays the same

Question 32

Caste

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an endogamous and hereditary social group limited to persons of the same rank, occupation, economic position, etc., and having mores distinguishing it from other such groups.

Question 33

Contemporary

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existing, occurring, or living at the same time; belonging to the same time

Question 34

Authoritarian

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exercising complete or almost complete control over the will of another or of others

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Cultural Diffusion

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the spread of cultural trends across locations

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Urbanization

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the act or fact of urbanizing, or taking on the characteristics of a city

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Metaphysical

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highly abstract, subtle, or abstruse

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Empire

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a group of nations or peoples ruled over by an emperor, empress, or other powerful sovereign or government:

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Elite

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a member of a group of people who have a great deal of power, influence, or social capital

Question 40

Classical

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of, relating to, or characteristic of Greek and Roman antiquity

Question 41

Aristocratic

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characteristic of an aristocrat; having the manners, values, or qualities associated with the aristocracy; higher class