Social 8 vocab

Question 1

Heirarchy

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A system of organization in which people or groups are ranked one above the other according to status or authority

Question 2

Aristocracy

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A class of people who hold high social rank, often inherited, and typically possess wealth and political power.

Question 3

Astrolabe

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An ancient instrument used for solving problems related to time and the position of the stars and planets.

Question 4

Pestilence

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A fatal epidemic disease, especially bubonic plague.

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City-state

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A city that with its surrounding territory forms an independent state.

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Oligarchy

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A small group of people having control of a country, organization, or institution.

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Fuedal system

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A social system in medieval Europe where people worked and fought for nobles who gave them protection and land in return.

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Despot

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A ruler who holds absolute power, typically in an oppresive way

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Crusade

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a medieval military expedition made by europeans to recover the holy land from the muslims

Question 10

perspective

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A technique in art that represents three-dimensional objects on a two-dimensional surface to give the right impression of their height, width, depth, and position.

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humanism

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an outlook or system of thought attaching prime importance to human rather than the divine or supernatural

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status quo

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an existing state of affairs, especially regarding social or political issues

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vernacular

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the language or dialect spoken by the ordinary people in a particular country of region

Question 13

Crucifixion

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The execution of a person by nailing or binding them to a cross

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Heresy

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Belief or opinion contrary to orthodox religious doctrine.

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Secular

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Denoting attitudes, activities, or other things that have no religious or spiritual basis.

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Capitilist society

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A society that is based on the principles of capitalism, where trade and industry are controlled by private owners for profit.

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fiefdom

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An estate or domain controlled by a feudal lord.

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logic

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Reasoning conducted or assessed according to strict principles of validity.

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Mother tongue

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The first language learned at home in childhood that is still understood by the person.

Question 20

Expanisionism

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The policy of territorial or economic expansion.

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Indigenous

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Originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native.

Question 22

Circumnavigate

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To sail or travel all the way around something, especially the world.

Question 23

Mercenary

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A professional soldier hired to serve in a foreign army.

Question 24

protestant reformation

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A religious reform movement in the 16th century that led to the creation of Protestant Christianity.

Question 24

Ethnocentrism

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Evaluation of other cultures according to preconceptions originating in the standards and customs of one's own culture

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Imperialism

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A policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force.

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Cartography

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the science or practice of drawing maps

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Consumerism

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The protection or promotion of the interests of consumerism

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Semi-nomadic

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Moving from one place to another but having a base to return to

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A person who embodies in the flesh a deity spirit or abstact qualities

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Incarnation

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a city state in ancient meso-america

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Altepetl

Question 31

wealth sent from one country to another as a sign of submission or respect

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Tribute

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cultural material and tradition passed down orally from one generation to another

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Oral traditions

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an area of relatively level high ground

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plateau

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relating to the history and culture of the americans before the arriving of columbus in 1492

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pre-columbian

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a soverning ruler of great power espiecally

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emperor

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a region defined by its enviormental conditions especially climate, landforms and ecosystems

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eco logical zone

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an ancient manuscript in book form

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codex

Question 38

a japanese fuedal lord who commaded a private army of samurai

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Daimyo

Question 39

A hereditary military dictator in Japan.

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shogun

Question 40

A Japanese unit of volume, historically used to measure rice.

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Koko

Question 41

The military government of Japan between 1192 and 1868, headed by the shogun

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Bakufu

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An official order or proclamation issued by a person in authority.

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Edict

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Relating to the teachings of Confucius, emphasizing morality, family loyalty, and respect for elders.

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confucian

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A follower of Buddhism, a religion based on the teachings of Buddha.

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Biddhist

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The indigenous religion of Japan, focused on ritual practices and connection with kami (spirits).

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Shinto

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A feudal domain in Japan.

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Han

Question 47

The administration or rule of a shogun.

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Shogunate

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A member of a powerful military caste in feudal Japan.

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Samurai

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A class of outcasts in Japan, historically engaged in occupations considered impure.

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Eta

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Another outcast class in Japan, often involved in criminal activities or considered non-human.

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Hinin

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A group of people attending or surrounding an important people

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Entourage

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A large densly populated urban area often a capital of a country or region

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Metropolis

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The process or fact of isolating or being isolated

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Isolation

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opulent

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Ostentatiously rich and luxurious or lavish.

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a classical dance drama known for its stylized performance and elaborate costumes

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Kabuki theatre

Question 56

traditional japanese puppet theatre

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bunrakun theatre

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A Japanese hostess trained to entertain men with conversation, dance, and song

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Geisha

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Prints made from designs carved into wooden blocks.

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wood block images

Question 57

A traditional form of Japanese poetry with three lines, typically with a 5-7-5 syllable structure.

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Haiku

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A traditional form of Japanese poetry with five lines and a 5-7-5-7-7 syllable structure.

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Tanka

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An emperor of Russia before 1917.

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Czar

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A naval officer of high rank.

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Commadore

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Never to be broken, infringed, or dishonored

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Invioable

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A sudden, violent, and illegal seizure of power from a government.

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Coup

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Having developed industries on a wide scale.

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Industrialized

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A government whose power is defined and limited by law.

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Constituianol government

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A district under the government of a prefect in Japan.

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Prefrecture

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The council of state in imperial Japan.

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Dajokan

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Nationlisitic

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Having strong patriotic believings

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Goods produced within a country.

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Domestict products

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The use of military threats to achieve diplomatic objectives.

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Gunboat diplomacy

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A tax imposed on imported goods and services.

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Import tarrif

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The total amount of money earned within a country.

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National income

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Relating to or due from a son or daughter.

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Fillial