Ancient Ruling Structures and Historical Sources

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Vocabulary flashcards covering key terms related to ancient ruling systems and historical sources as discussed in the lecture notes.

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Historical sources

Various records—such as inscriptions—that provide information about the past.

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Inscriptions

Stone or metal engravings that record events or details about ancient governance.

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General public (ancient)

The majority of ordinary people whose daily lives are often under-represented in historical records.

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Statesmanship

The methods and principles used in ruling or governing a country.

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Government

The collective term for the legislature, executive, and judiciary that rule a country.

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Legislature

The institution responsible for making laws; performed by the king’s court in ancient times and by parliament today.

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Executive

The branch of government that enforces or implements laws, managed by government officers.

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Judiciary

The branch of government that interprets laws and administers justice.

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King’s court

The royal assembly in ancient times that served the legislative function of making laws.

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Parliament

A modern legislative body that makes laws, analogous to the king’s court in ancient governance.