2nd period Final Exam Vocab Review

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Monotheism

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Belief in one god

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Polis

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Greek City State

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Republic

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Elected officials represent citizens

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Pax Mongolica

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A period of peace and stability under Mongol rule that facilitated trade and cultural exchange.

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Shi’a

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The smaller branch of Islam that holds that leadership should stay within Muhammad’s family.

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Muhammad

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Prophet and founder of Islam.

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Renaissance

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A cultural movement that marked the rebirth of art, science, and learning in Europe, beginning in the 14th century.

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Mercantilism

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An economic theory that believes a country's wealth is measured by the amount of gold and silver it holds, encouraging trade policies that benefit the home country.

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Scientific Revolution

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A change in scientific thought; many scientific advances in medicines and physics.

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Enlightenment

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Movement that emphasized freedom, intellects, and reason.