| civilization |
an advanced state of human society, in which a high level of art, science, industry, and government has been reached |
| culture |
the behaviors and ways of living developed by a group of humans and transmitted from one generation to the next |
| economy |
the management of the wealth and resources of a community or country |
| empire |
a collection of nations and peoples that are ruled over by one supreme leader |
| geography |
the study of the earth and its features, including the interaction of human life with the earth |
| government |
the form or system of rule by which a community is ruled; the group of people who exercise power over others |
| history |
a chronological record of events; a narrative analysis of the past |
| military |
relating to soldiers or war |
| political |
relating to methods of government |
| primary source |
an account or evidence of history created by an eyewitness participant in that history |
| religion |
a
set of spiritual beliefs about the cause, nature, and purpose of the
universe, which may include supernatural power, rituals, and a moral
code of behavior |
| secondary source |
an account of history written after the event, which uses evidence and primary sources |
| social |
relating to society: the system of human groups, how they are organized, and how they interact |
| technology |
the use of tools and knowledge for the purpose of making things |
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