Chapter 6 Vocab. | Pre-AP World History

Meroe

An ancient city on the Nile River in present-day Sudan, known for its pyramids and historical significance.

Axum

An ancient city in northern Ethiopia, once the capital of the Kingdom of Axum.

Teotihuacan

An ancient Mesoamerican city located in the Valley of Teotihuacan, northeast of modern-day Mexico City.

Chavin

A pre-Columbian archaeological site in Peru, once the center of the Chavin civilization.

Moche

A pre-Columbian civilization in northern Peru, known for its ceramics, textiles, and metalwork.

Bantu

A linguistic and ethnic group in Africa, characterized by shared language and cultural heritage.

Annex

To attach or add something, especially territory, to a larger entity.

Arbitrary

Based on or determined by chance, whim, or personal preference rather than reason or principle.

Assimilate

To take in and fully understand information or ideas, or to integrate into a new culture or environment.

Atrocity

An act of extreme cruelty or brutality.

Emulate

To imitate or copy someone or something, often to improve or learn.

Equivocal

Having multiple possible meanings or interpretations.

Exacerbate

To make a problem or situation worse.

Flagrant

Shockingly or obviously bad, violent, or reprehensible.

Fractious

Unruly, quarrelsome, or difficult to control.

Fortuitous

Happening by chance in a happy or beneficial way.

Instigate

To encourage or stir up someone to take action, often trouble or violence.

Insurgent

A person who takes part in a rebellion or revolt against a government or authority.

Irreverence

A lack of respect or reverence, often towards something considered sacred or important.

Negligent

Failing to take proper care or attention, often resulting in harm or damage.