World History Flashcards

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Agriculture

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Science or practice of farming

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2
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Civilian

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Person not in the military.

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3
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Civilization

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The way of life in a particular place or time.

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4
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Colony

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An area that is under control of another country.

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5
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Continent

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A large land mass on Earth.

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6
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Empire

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A group of countries controlled by one ruler or government.

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7
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Factory

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Building where things are made with machines.

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8
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Hieroglyphics

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A language using pictures for words.

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9
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Industrial Revolution

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Fast growth of industry using machines in the 1800s

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10
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Monument

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A building or statue made in memory of a person or event.

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11
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Native Americans

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People whose ancestors lived in America before Europeans.

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12
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Philosophy

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Study of ideas about knowledge, truth, and meaning of life.

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13
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Sphere

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A round object, like a ball.

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14
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Steamship

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A ship that is powered by a steam engine.

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15
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Technology

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Using science for practical purposes.

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16
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Translated

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Words changed from one language to another.

17
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Merchant

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Someone who buys and then sells products.