apwh vocab

abdicate

to give up power or a throne

agrarian

related to farming or agriculture-based societies

animism

the belief that natural things like animals, plants, or rivers have spirits

appeasement

giving in to demands (often by enemies) to avoid conflict

aristocracy

a government or society ruled by wealthy, land-owning families

artisan

a skilled worker who makes things by hand, like pottery or tools

asceticism

a lifestyle of extreme self-discipline and avoidance of pleasure, often for religious reasons

assimilate

when people adopt the culture or customs of another group

authoritarian

a strict government that controls many aspects of people’s lives and limits freedom

autocracy

a government ruled by one person with absolute power