World History Unit 3 Vocabulary

Human Rights

• a set of privileges granted to individuals by their governments.

• rights regarded as inherently belonging to all human beings, such as the rights to life, freedom, and dignity, and that supersede the rights of nations and governments

• a concept that only applies to certain elite groups within society.

• a set of rules that limit people's freedoms and privileges.

Constitutions

• a fictional story created to inspire national unity and pride.

• a collection of recipes and cooking instructions passed down through generations.

• a document that outlines the absolute power of a single ruler in a country.

• the set of basic laws by which a nation, state, or other organization is governed

  
  

Edicts

• an order or decree proclaimed by someone in authority

• a term used in ancient Rome to describe a special type of chariot race held for the emperor's entertainment.

• a type of ancient Egyptian bread that was often used as a form of currency.

• a type of edible plant commonly found in tropical rainforests.

Disenfranchisement

• a historical event in which all citizens were granted equal voting rights and political representation without any discrimination.

• the practice of granting voting rights to all citizens, regardless of age or nationality.

• the state of being deprived of a right or privilege, especially the right to vote.

• a term used in ancient Greece to describe the process of empowering citizens to participate in direct democracy.

Subjugation

• to force into submission or subservience; enslave

• a term used in ancient Rome to describe the process of granting independence and self-governance to conquered territories.

• an ancient military strategy where one nation willingly submits to the authority of a stronger and more benevolent neighboring state.

• a historical practice in which a nation willingly surrenders its sovereignty to a foreign power for the purpose of mutual cooperation and peace.

Repression

• the action of subduing someone or something by force

• a term used in ancient civilizations to describe the celebration of individual freedoms and rights.

• a historical tactic employed by governments to encourage open and free expression of dissenting opinions.

• an ancient practice in which rulers actively promoted diversity of thought and encouraged opposition to their own rule.

Absolutism

• a historical period known for its emphasis on the decentralization of political power and the promotion of local autonomy.

• a political philosophy that advocates for the complete and unrestricted participation of citizens in decision-making processes.

• a term used to describe a historical era characterized by the limitation of monarchs' powers and the establishment of constitutional governments.

• The practice of absolute, unrestrained governmental power

Pogram

• a term used in history to refer to a festival or celebration held in honor of cultural diversity and harmony.

• a historical practice where communities actively promoted the coexistence of various ethnic and religious groups.

• a term used in a utopian society to describe the deliberate destruction of cultural and religious diversity to achieve social harmony.

• persecution or slaughter of an ethnic or religious group

Exploit/Exploitation

• refers to a practice where rulers treated their subjects with utmost care and respect, ensuring their well-being and happiness.

• • the selfish or unfair using of someone or something for one's own advantage

  • make full use of and derive benefit from

• a term used to describe a system in which all individuals in society had equal access to resources and opportunities, fostering a sense of unity and cooperation.
  

• denotes the act of selflessly helping others and working collaboratively for the betterment of society, leaving no room for personal gain.

Insurgent

• someone who always obediently follows the established government and its policies.

• a person who works tirelessly to promote the stability and longevity of the ruling authority.

• one who uses armed force to rebel against one's own government

• a term used to describe a heroic figure who fought exclusively for the preservation of the existing power structure and never engaged in rebellion or protest.