Unit 1 Vocab

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What major change in human life is referred to as the Neolithic Revolution?

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The beginning of farming and the shift from hunting and gathering

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What is a monarchy?

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A government where power is in the hands of a single ruler, such as a king or queen.

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Which of the following best describes the Neolithic Revolution? A period of technological advancements in metalworking, A major change in human life caused by the beginnings of farming, The rise of industrialization and urbanization, The development of democratic governments

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A major change in human life caused by the beginnings of farming

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What type of government is characterized by having a single ruler, such as a king or queen?

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Monarchy

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What is the basis of rule in an oligarchy?

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Wealth

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In a theocracy, who controls the government?

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Religious leaders

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How is the ruler viewed in a theocracy?

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As a divine figure

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What is Direct Democracy?

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A government in which citizens rule directly rather than through representatives

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What is Bureaucracy?

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A system of departments and agencies formed to carry out the work of government

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What is the belief in multiple gods called?

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Polytheism