Unit 1-4 Vocab Review

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What is a theocracy?

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A theocracy is a government system where religious leaders rule in the name of a deity.

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What are city-states?

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City-states are independent, self-governing cities and their surrounding territories.

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What is anti-semitism?

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Anti-Semitism is prejudice or discrimination against Jews.

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What is Pax Mongolia?

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A period of peace and stability in the Mongol Empire that promoted trade and cultural exchange.

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What is the caste system?

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A hierarchical social structure in India dividing people into four main categories based on occupation.

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Who were the boyars?

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The boyars were the feudal aristocracy in Russia.

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Who were the devshirme?

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The devshirme were a group of boys taken from Christian families by the Ottoman Empire for military and administrative service.

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Who were the Jesuits?

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The Jesuits are a religious order of the Catholic Church founded in 1534, known for their educational and missionary work.

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What is Sikhism?

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Sikhism is a monotheistic religion founded by Guru Nanak in the 15th century.

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What is the hacienda system?

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The hacienda system was a plantation system in Spanish America where landowners employed indigenous and mestizo laborers.