World History Flashcards
Agriculture
Science or practice of farming
Civilian
Person not in the military.
Civilization
The way of life in a particular place or time.
Colony
An area that is under control of another country.
Continent
A large land mass on Earth.
Empire
A group of countries controlled by one ruler or government.
Factory
Building where things are made with machines.
Hieroglyphics
A language using pictures for words.
Industrial Revolution
Fast growth of industry using machines in the 1800s
Monument
A building or statue made in memory of a person or event.
Native Americans
People whose ancestors lived in America before Europeans.
Philosophy
Study of ideas about knowledge, truth, and meaning of life.
Sphere
A round object, like a ball.
Steamship
A ship that is powered by a steam engine.
Technology
Using science for practical purposes.