Unit 1.3 Vocabulary Flashcards
(25 cards)
Abandon
To leave someone or something without intending to return.
Alliance
A bond between families, states, or other groups to further their common interests.
Altitude
The height of an object or point in relation to sea level or ground level.
Astronomy
The study of the stars and planets.
Caravans
A group of people traveling together.
City-State
An early city that was like a small, independent country with its own laws and government.
Complex
Arranged in a difficult way.
Cuneiform
Writing that uses wedge-shaped characters.
Empire
A large territory in which several groups of people are ruled by a single leader or government.
Indigenous
Originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native.
Isthmus
A narrow strip of land that connects two larger landmasses and separates two bodies of water.
Monarchy
A government in which the ruling power is in the hands of one person.
Monotheism
The belief that there is only one God.
Peninsula
A body of land that is surrounded on three sides by water.
Plateau
A flat area of land that is elevated, or raised, above the land around it.
Polytheism
The belief that there are many gods.
Prophet
A person regarded as an inspired teacher or proclaimer of the will of God.
Province
A territory that is part of a country or an empire.
Region
A part or section of a country.
Scribe
A person who writes.
Social Class
A group in society that is ranked by factors such as wealth, property, and rights.
Temple
A building for religions worship, especially in religions other than Christianity.
Temporary
For a limited time.
Tribute
Wealth sent from one country or ruler to another as a sign that the other is superior.
