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Unit 3 world studies vocab Flashcards

1
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a communal village built by indians in the southwest United States

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Pueblo

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a round room, used by the Pueblo peoples for religious ceremonies

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Kiva

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3
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a fest held by indians

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Polatch

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4
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carving, like a hieroglyphic

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Glyph

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an ancient Inca device for recording information, consisting of variously colored threads knotted in different ways

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Quipu

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a combination; a mixture of two or more metals

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Alloy

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an extensive area of level and rolling, treeless country, often covered by rich fertile soil

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Plains

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something done or given to show thanks or respect; a payment

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Tribute

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9
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a general and progressive increase in prices

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Inflation

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a professional soldier hired by a foreign army, usually used for a hired kill

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Mercenary

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a leader or savior of a particular group or cause

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Messiah

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a person who willingly dies for his or her beliefs

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Martyr

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leader or teacher of a new faith or movement

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Apostle

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a district under the pastoral care of a bishop in the Christian Church

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Diocese

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high-ranking Church official with authority over a local area, or diocese

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Bishop

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head of the roman Catholic Church

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Pope

17
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an opinion different then what is generally excepted, different from orthodox religious doctrine

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Heresy

18
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pictures made with pieces of colored stone or glass

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Mosaic

19
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artificial chanel for conducting water over a distance

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Aqueduct

20
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the official count of a population

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Census

21
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a policy of extending a country’s power an influence through diplomacy or military force

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Imperialism

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a principal administrative division of certain countries or empires

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Province

23
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a state in which supreme power is held by the people and their elected representatives, and which has an elected or nominated president rather than a monarch

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Republic

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head of Government, usually with a limited term in office

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Consul

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a ruler who has complete power over a country

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Dictator

26
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a common person, member of the lower class

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Plebeian

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an official in ancient Rome chosen by the Plebeians to protect their interests

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Tribune

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to reject, usually a Chief executive’s power to reject a bill passed by a legislature

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Veto

29
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a large military force; any large group or number

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Legion

30
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in Ancient Rome, a member of the privileged upper class

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Patrician

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