Vocabulary - History Flashcards
The Stone Age is the [period] of human history
before the invention of metal tools.
lenght of time, era
The Stone Age is the period of human history
before the [invention] of metal tools.
something that has been devised by someone
The earliest known pyramids were
[constructed] in 2600 BCE (Before the
Common Era) when pharaohs ruled over the
kingdom of Egypt.
build
The earliest known pyramids were
constructed in 2600 BCE (Before the
Common Era) when pharaohs [ruled] over the
kingdom of Egypt.
have control over
The earliest known pyramids were
constructed in 2600 BCE (Before the
Common Era) when pharaohs ruled over the
[kingdom] of Egypt.
country that is ruled by a king or monarch
The [society] of ancient Rome was divided
into a hierarchy of several classes, such as
patricians, plebeians, and slaves.
community, large organized group of people
The society of ancient Rome was divided
into a [hierarchy] of several classes, such as
patricians, plebeians, and slaves.
social structure where upper levels have control over lower levels
The Magna Carta of 1215 was an important
historical [document] that restricted the power
of the king in England.
piece of text that is stored so it can be accessed later
The Magna Carta of 1215 was an important
historical document that [restricted] the power
of the king in England.
limit
Christopher Columbus’s voyage of exploration
to the New World in 1492 had an enormous
impact on the Americas, as well as on
European [civilization].
society with its own organization and culture
English [settlers] arrived in Plymouth,
Massachusetts, in 1621 and founded the first
permanent European colony in New England.
immigrant, person who goes to live in a new country
English settlers arrived in Plymouth,
Massachusetts, in 1621 and [founded] the first
permanent European colony in New England.
start, set up, establish
In 1789, the people of France [overthrew]
the monarchy and eventually established a
republic.
remove a government or leader by force
In 1789, the people of France overthrew
the [monarchy] and eventually established a
republic.
system of government where a king or queen has control of power
In 1789, the people of France overthrew
the monarchy and eventually [established] a
republic.
start, create, set up, found
The American [Revolutionary] War was
declared in 1775 when the thirteen colonies
in North America decided to become
independent from the British Empire.
something that changes the existing system
A market [economy] is one that is
based on the interaction of supply and
demand.
way of managing resouces in a country
A market economy is one that is
based on the interaction of [supply] and
demand.
the quantity of something that people are wiling to sell
A market economy is one that is
based on the interaction of supply and
[demand].
the quantity of something that people are willing to buy
The 1970s was a period of high
[Inflation] in the United States, when
the overall level of prices more than
doubled.
increase in prices
The 1970s was a period of high
Inflation in the United States, when
the [overall] level of prices more than
doubled.
in general
A [firm] can raise capital from
investors by becoming a public
company and selling its shares on the
stock market.
company
A firm can raise [capital] from
investors by becoming a public
company and selling its shares on the
stock market.
large amount of money needed to start a business
A firm can raise capital from
[investors] by becoming a public
company and selling its shares on the
stock market.
somenone who gives money to a company hoping that will increase in value
A firm can raise capital from
investors by becoming a public
company and selling its [shares] on the
stock market.
units of a company’s value that people can buy and trade
The annual [budget] of a country is a way
for the govemment to allocate funds to
different sectors of the economy.
financial plan
The annual budget of a country is a way
for the govemment to [allocate] funds to
different sectors of the economy.
give assing distribute
The annual budget of a country is a way
for the govemment to allocate funds to
different [sectors] of the economy.
part
The main goal of a company is to
[generate] the maximum amount of
profit for its shareholders.
create, make
The main goal of a company is to
generate the maximum amount of
[profit] for its shareholders.
money gained when something is sold
The size of a country’s economy is
[measured] by the annual total output,
which is known as the GDP (Gross
Domestic Product).
find out the size, amount, or speed of something
The size of a country’s economy is
measured by the annual total [output],
which is known as the GDP (Gross
Domestic Product).
something that is produced
Advertising is an important way for
companies to [promote] their products
and increase their market share.
encourage people to buy something
Advertising is an important way for
companies to promote their products
and increase their [market] share.
customers or area where something is sold
High-risk lending by financial
institutions led to a [collapse] in the
housing market and the financial crisis
of 2008.
sudden and complete fall
High-risk lending by financial
institutions led to a collapse in the
housing market and the financial [crisis]
of 2008.
emergency
In a free market, companies [compete]
with each other on price so that many
consumers will buy their products.
take part in a race or a contest
In a free market, companies compete
with each other on price so that many
[consumers] will buy their products.
buyer, user, customer
Sociologists [investigate] social groups and
their structure.
examine, explore, study, analyse
Sociologists investigate social groups and
their [structure].
organization
Sociological [issues] that relate to the Internet
include identity and the nature of social
interaction.
topic
Sociological issues that relate to the Internet
include [identity] and the nature of social
interaction.
who you are
Sociological issues that relate to the Internet
include identity and the [nature] of social
interaction.
the basic quality or character of something
Social researchers can collect [data] by using
surveys, questionnaires, or interviews.
statistcs
Social researchers can collect data by using
[surveys], questionnaires, or interviews.
find out information about a lot of people by asking them questions
Archeology is the study of past people and
cultures by [examining] material evidence
ranging from artifacts, such as pottery and
stone tools, to architecture and landscape.
study carefully, inspect
Archeology is the study of past people and
cultures by examining material evidence
[ranging] from artifacts, such as pottery and
stone tools, to architecture and landscape.
vary
Archeology is the study of past people and
cultures by examining material evidence
ranging from [artifacts], such as pottery and
stone tools, to architecture and landscape.
object
Archeologists have [excavated] a site in
France that may provide new evidence of
society in the Stone Age
uncover, find
Archeologists have excavated a [site] in
France that may provide new evidence of
society in the Stone Age
place
Archeologists have excavated a site in
France that may provide new [evidence] of
society in the Stone Age
proof
Anthropology is the study of human [diversity]
around the world and studies cultural
differences in social institutions, cultural
beliefs and values, and communication styles.
variety
Anthropology is the study of human diversity
around the world and studies cultural
differences in social [institutions], cultural
beliefs and values, and communication styles.
a large important organization Ex: university
Anthropologists often [conduct] research that
involves taking a role in the social situation
that they are observing. This is known as
participant observation.
do, carry out
Anthropologists often conduct research that
[involves] taking a role in the social situation
that they are observing. This is known as
participant observation.
include, make necessary
Anthropologists often conduct research that
involves taking a role in the social situation
that they are [observing]. This is known as
participant observation.
study, watch carefully
Anthropologists often conduct research that
involves taking a role in the social situation
that they are observing. This is known as
[participant] observation.
person who takes part in an activity
