World History Vocab (Part 2)

Empire - a political entity where a single dominant state controls a large territory encompassing multiple diverse peoples and regions

Inferior - of low or lower degree or rank.

Nationalism - an ideology that emphasizes loyalty, devotion, or allegiance to a nation or nation-state and holds that such obligations outweigh other individual or group interests.

Segregation - the enforced separation of people based on race, ethnicity, or other characteristics.

Tariff - a tax imposed on imported goods from another country

Delta - a triangular area of land formed at the mouth of a river where sediment deposits build up, typically named after the Greek letter "Delta" which resembles its shape

Evade - to avoid or escape from someone or something, often by using cleverness or trickery

Mutiny - an open rebellion or uprising by a group of people, usually soldiers or sailors, against their commanding officers or authority figures

Notable - worthy of attention or significant enough to be remembered; a person, event, or development that stands out as important in the historical narrative

Relatively - Something that is not necessarily true for all people, in all places, and at all times.

Imperialism - a policy where a powerful nation seeks to dominate other countries politically, socially, and economically, often through military force or political diplomacy to extend its power and influence over other nations.

Modernization - the process by which a society transitions from a traditional, rural, agrarian way of life to a more urban, industrial, and technologically advanced society, often marked by significant social, economic, and political changes

Nation-state - a sovereign state inhabited by a group of people who share a feeling of common nationality. 

Reform - a significant movement or effort to bring about substantial changes and improvements within a society

Treaty - a formal agreement between two or more sovereign states; essentially, a legally binding pact between nations to settle issues or establish relations on specific terms.

Tyranny - a form of government where a single ruler holds absolute power and uses it in a cruel or oppressive way

Demand - the quantity of a good or service that consumers are willing and able to buy at a given price in a given period

Industrialize - the process of a society transitioning from an agrarian economy focused on agriculture to an industrial one, where manufacturing and production of goods primarily occurs through machines in factories

Opium - highly addictive narcotic drug derived from the poppy plant, which was heavily traded by the British East India Company with China

Reparations - payments or other forms of compensation made by a defeated country after a war to the victorious countries

Boycott - refusal to buy goods or services from a particular company or country as a form of protest

Formal - The study of significant events, trends, and developments across different regions and civilizations throughout human history, examined through analysis of primary and secondary sources to understand the interconnectedness of global societies over time.

Colonialism - the practice of one country taking control of another, often through military force, and exploiting its people and resources for the benefit of the colonizing power

Resistance - the actions taken by individuals or groups to oppose and challenge an oppressive power, control, or system, often through political, social, or armed means, aiming to resist domination or change the existing order

Sabotage - to deliberately destroy, damage, or obstruct something, especially for political or military advantage; essentially, to intentionally hinder or disrupt an enemy's operations by damaging their property or infrastructure 

Dynasty - a sequence of rulers from the same family, usually in the context of a monarchical system, but sometimes also appearing in republics.

Modernization - to the process of social, economic, and political transformation from traditional, agrarian societies to industrial, urban, and technologically advanced ones.

Rebellion - an organized, often violent, act of resistance against an established government or authority, driven by perceived injustices, oppression, or a desire for change.

Reform - intentional changes aimed at improving systems, institutions, or practices within a society, often in response to social, political, or economic challenges.

Traditionalism - the theory that all moral and religious truth comes from divine revelation passed on by tradition, human reason being incapable of attaining it.