Global 9 Final Exam Vocabulary Prep

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Absolutism

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A system where a ruler holds total power over the government and people, often justified by divine right.

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Archaeologist

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A scientist who studies past human life by examining fossils, artifacts, and monuments.

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Byzantine

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Relating to the Eastern Roman Empire known for its Orthodox Christianity, art, and complex government.

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Caravan

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A group of travelers, often merchants, journeying together for safety, especially across deserts.

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Caste system

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A strict social class structure in India where people's roles and status are hereditary.

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Chinampas

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Floating gardens used by the Aztecs to farm on shallow lake beds.

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Classical civilization

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Advanced societies like Greece and Rome known for cultural and political achievements.

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Code of Hammurabi

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One of the world’s oldest written legal codes created in ancient Mesopotamia.

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Colonialism

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When a country controls and exploits another territory, often by settling it.

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Constitution

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A set of basic principles and laws that determine the powers and duties of a government.