Part 1 Flashcards
Agriculture
The practice of farming and improving soil to grow crops and care for animals to provide wool, food, and other products.
Agrarian
the cultivation of land
Analyze
to examine something closely or carefully.
Animism
the belief that every natural thing has a soul, such as objects, plants, and stones, or natural events, like thunderstorms and earthquakes.
Belief system
A set of beliefs which form a religon, moral code, or philosphy.
Bureaucracies
A system of government in which most important decisions are made by non-elected officials.
Caste
A system where people are divided into different social classes.
Civilization
a complex human society with advanced development and organization.
Climate
the long-term weather in a certain area.
Continuity
events in history that have stayed the same
Coup/ Coup d’ etat
the displace of an existing goverment by a small group
Culture
a group of people with shared beliefs, customs, and values.
Demography
The study of human populations.
Diaspora
A group of people living away from their homelands, and spread their culture as they go.
Diffusion
The spread of ideas, religions, and practices from one place to another.
Domestication
the process adapting plants and animals to use them for food, work, clothing, medicine, and many other uses.
economy
a system in which goods are produced, sold, and bought in countries and regions.
Egalitarianism
the belief that all humans are equal and should be treated equally.
Elite
A group that is the best in terms of being the most powerful, richest, best educated, and best trained group.
Emigration
The act of leaving ones country with the intention to permanently settling to another country.
Empire
a group of countries, territories, or regions ruled by one ruler or one government.
Epidemic
the rapid spread of disease that affects many people in a short period of time.
Filial Piety
Having respect for parents and ancestors influenced by Confucian thoughts.
Gender
Geography
The study of environments, places, and relationship between humans and environments.
Hierarchy
A ranking of things, often of importance or power.
Ideology
A set of beliefs that are meant to change the world.
Imperial
An empire or relating to an empire.
Kinship
A system of organization based on family ties.
Maritime
the study of humans interactions with the sea.
Matriarchy
A system where women have more power or authority.
Matrilineal
Relating to someone through their mother.
Migration
the movement of people with the intention of permanently or temporarily settling their.
History
The study of change overtime or past events.
Nation
A territory where people are eld by one goverment.
Neolithic
the final stage of development of the stone age.
Nomadic
People who move around a lot.
Paleolithic
An ancient stage of human development.
Pastoral
relying on raising animals for food and resources.
patriarchy
A system where men have more control or power.
Periodization
dividing periods of time into shorter periods.
Philosophy
The study of basic knowledge.
Political Structure
the way groups relate to each other
