Unit 1 Vocab - WH

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Civilization

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A complex human society characterized by the development of cities, organized government, social stratification, cultural advancements, and often written communication.

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Specialization

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The development of specific skills in a particular kind of work, such as trading, craftsmanship, or governance, as a result of a division of labor in a society.

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Empire

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A large political unit or state, usually under a single ruler, that controls many peoples, territories, or nations.

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Dynasty

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A succession of rulers from the same family line who maintain power over a region for a period of time.

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Polytheism

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The belief in and worship of multiple gods or deities, often associated with natural elements or specific aspects of life.

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Monotheism

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The belief in and worship of only one God.

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Animism

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The belief that natural objects, phenomena, and the universe itself possess spirits or conscious life.

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Cultural Diffusion

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The spread of cultural beliefs, practices, technologies, and ideas from one society or group to another.

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Mesopotamia

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An ancient region located between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers (modern-day Iraq and Syria), often referred to as the "Cradle of Civilization".

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City-State

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A sovereign political entity that consists of a city and its surrounding territory, functioning as an independent state.