Intro World History General Vocab

Artifact

An object made by a human being, typically an item of cultural or historical interest.

Autocracy

A system of government by one person with absolute power.

Bureaucracy

A system of departments and agencies formed to carry out the work of government

Civilization

An advanced state of human society in which a high level of culture, science, industry, and government has been established

City-State

Independent town or city and the surrounding countryside

Culture

Beliefs, customs, and traditions of a specific group of people

Democracy

Government in which all citizens take part

Empire

Form of government that United different territories and peoples under one ruler

Golden Age

An idyllic time of peace, prosperity, and happiness

Monarchy

A government ruled by a king or queen

Monotheism

Belief in only one god

Polytheism

Belief in many gods

Republic

Form of government in which voters elect officials to run the state

Theocracy

A government controlled by religious leaders, claiming God’s authority

Tolerance

Acceptance