#1 - Vocabulary You Need to Know for Social Studies Exam

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Fill in the blank: The geographic setting in which a historical development or event takes place is called ________.

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Geographic Context

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A complex society characterized by urban development, social stratification, and cultural achievements is known as a ________.

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Civilization

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A series of rulers from the same family or lineage is called a ________.

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Dynasty

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A method of supplying water to crops to help them grow, often through canals or ditches, is called ________.

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Irrigation

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A symbol that represents a word or phrase, used in early writing systems, is called a ________. Options: Pictograph, Phoneme, Alphabet, Glyph

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Pictograph

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A virtue of respect for one's parents and ancestors, especially emphasized in Confucianism, is called ________.

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Filial Piety

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A system of philosophical and ethical teachings founded by Confucius, focusing on morality, family loyalty, and respect for elders, is called ________.

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Confucianism

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A city-state in ancient Greece, often characterized by its own government and laws, is called a ________.

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Polis

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A system of government where the population exercises power directly or through elected representatives is called ________.

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Democracy

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The capability of a nation to defend itself and project power through armed forces is called ________.

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Military Strength