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agriculture
farming
agrarian
relating to cultivated land or the cultivation of land and farming
analyze
examine methodically and in detail the constitution or structure of (something, especially information), typically for purposes of explanation and interpretation
animism
A religion based on the belief that things in the natural world have souls
art
the expression or application of human creative skill and imagination, typically in a visual form such as painting or sculpture, producing works to be appreciated primarily for their beauty or emotional power
belief system
is a set of values, codes, or principles that help people understand the surrounding world and their role in it
bureaucracies
a system of government in which most important decisions are made by state officials rather then by elected officials
caste
an ancient system of social hierarchy based on one's birth that is tied to concepts of purity and social status
civilizations
an advanced state of human society containing highly developed forms of government, culture, industry, and common social norms
climate
average weather in an area over a period of time
continuity
events that stay the same through history
coup/ coup d’etat
a sudden, violent, and unlawful seizure of power from a government
culture
shared patterns of behaviors, beliefs, and values that a group of people use to interpret and interact with their world
demography
the study of statistics such as births, deaths, income, or the incidence of disease, which illustrate the changing structure of human populations.
diaspora
the dispersion or spread of a people from their original homeland
diffusion
the spreading of something more widely
domestication
altering the behaviors, size and genetics of animals to benefit humans.
economy
the wealth and resources of a country or region, especially in terms of the production and consumption of goods and services
egalitarianism
the doctrine that all people are equal and deserve equal rights and opportunities
elite
a select group that is superior in terms of ability or qualities to the rest of a group or society
emigration
the act of leaving a resident country or place of residence with the intent to settle elsewhere
empire
an extensive group of states or countries under a single supreme authority, formerly especially an emperor or empress
epidemic
a widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community at a particular time
filial piety
the virtue of exhibiting love and respect for one's parents, elders, and ancestors,
gender
a social and cultural construct that refers to the roles, behaviors, activities, and expectations that a society considers appropriate for individuals based on their perceived sex. It encompasses a range of identities beyond just male and female
geography
the study of the physical features of the earth and its atmosphere, and of human activity as it affects and is affected by these, including the distribution of populations and resources, land use, and industries
hierarchy
a system or organization in which people or groups are ranked one above the other according to status or authority
ideology
a system of ideas and ideals, especially one which forms the basis of economic or political theory and policy.
imperial
relating to an empire or emperor; often describes a system of governance or influence that extends over vast territories and diverse populations
kinship
blood relationship
maritime
Of or relating to the sea
matriarchy
a system of society or government ruled by a woman or women.
matrilineal
through the mother's line
migration
movement from one part of something to another
nation
a large body of people united by common descent, history, culture, or language, inhabiting a particular country or territory
neolithic
the later part of the Stone Age, when ground or polished stone weapons and implements prevailed (new Stone Age)
nomadic
living the life of a nomad; wandering
paleolithic
the early phase of the Stone Age, lasting about 2.5 million years, when primitive stone implements were used (old Stone Age)
pastoral
Way of life in which people depend on herding of domesticated animals for food.
patriarchy
a system of society or government in which men hold the power and women are largely excluded from it.
periodization
division of history into periods
philosophy
the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence
political structure
established systems or institutions through which power is exercised within a society
popular/ pop- culture
a set of beliefs, values, actions, objects, or goods and practices that are well known at any given time and space in society
pre-history
the period of human history between the first known use of stone tools by hominins c. 3.3 million years ago and the beginning of recorded history with the invention of writing systems
religion
A system of beliefs, practices, and values often centered around questions of existence, morality, and the universe. It may involve worship, rituals, and adherence to a set of doctrines. Religions can provide community, identity, and a framework for understanding life and death.
revolution
a fundamental change in political organization
rural
relating to the country, country life, people or agriculture
secession
the act of withdrawing from an organization, union, or political entity
secular
not pertaining to or connected with religion
science
the systematic study of the structure and behavior of the physical and natural world through observation, experimentation, and the testing of theories against the evidence obtained.
social class
a division of a society based on social and economic status.
social structure
the organized patterns of relationships and social arrangements that form societies
state
an are organized into a political unit and ruled b an established government that has control over its internal and foreign affairs
suffrage
the right to vote in electing public officials and adopting or rejecting proposed legislation
surplus
an excess extra amount of something when requirements have been met
syncretism
the combination of different forms of belief or practice
technology
innovations that help people overcome challenges
trade
the action of giving one an item in return of another
tribute
a payment or gift made by one party to another as a sign of respect, allegiance, or gratitude, often used historically to signify submission or acknowledgment of power.
urban
relating to, or characteristic of a city or town. Urban areas are typically densely populated and feature infrastructure such as buildings, roads, and public services
urbanization
the process by which an increasing percentage of a population comes to live in urban areas, typically characterized by the growth of cities and towns. usually driven by factors such as economic opportunities, improved living standards, and access to services.
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