General History Practice Vocabulary Flashcards

A set of 25 vocabulary flashcards covering general history terms, definitions, and examples as presented in the lecture notes.

What is the definition of Conservative?

Traditional values, resistant to change, limited government. Often a conservative is someone in a position of power.

What is the definition of Liberal?

Someone typically open to new ideas and change, social progress, and individual liberties.

What is a Primary Source?

An original, first-hand account of an event typically delivered by the person who experienced it.

Which specific historical diary is mentioned as an example of a Primary Source?

Anne Frank's Diary

What does the term Reign mean?

To rule as someone in power. King/Queens reign.

What is the definition of a Dynasty?

A line of rulers who stem from the same family line.

Which historical dynasty is used as an example in the notes?

The Song Dynasty

What is defined as Administrate (tion)?

The process of running, managing, or organizing a business or government. The day to day activities required to make the organization function.

What is the definition of Agriculture?

The process of growing crops and raising livestock like sheep, cows, or pigs.

Which specific types of livestock are listed under the definition of Agriculture?

sheep, cows, or pigs

What is the definition of Economy?

The system of exchange of goods or services, whether buying, selling or trading.

How is a Region defined?

An area that shares common features, whether geographic, political, and/or cultural

What is an Ideology?

A shared system of values or beliefs that shapes how groups view the world.

What does the term Sovereignty mean?

Being independent or self-governing. An autonomous unit

What is a State?

A governing political body including people and a set boundary.

What is the definition of Commerce?

Large-scale buying and selling of goods, typically between different places like countries or businesses

What does it mean to Annex?

To add or take over a piece of land.

What specific geographical example is provided for the term Annex?

The US annexed Hawaii islands.

What is the definition of Context?

The background, setting or circumstances surrounding an event. A back story.

What is a Hierarchy?

A system in which things or people are ranked from top to bottom.

Which specific social hierarchy is used as an example in the text?

The Caste system

What is the definition of Evidence?

Facts, data, or objects used to support a claim / back up an argument

What does the term Sedentary mean?

The act of staying stationary, not moving.

How is a Realm defined?

A territory under the control of a ruler. Similar to a kingdom.

What is the definition of Maritime?

Dealing with the sea or shipping