AP World History Vocab Review

What does the term "agrarian" relate to?

• Urban development

• Farming fields or land

• Industrial activities

• Maritime trade

What is the primary function of a bureaucracy?

• To enforce religious doctrines

• To oversee educational reforms

• To make policy through non-elected officials

• To promote cultural events

Which term describes an economic system controlled by private ownership and free enterprise?

• Command economy

• Socialism

• Capitalism

• Monarchy

What does "decade" refer to?

• A period of 100 years

• A period of 50 years

• A period of 10 years

• A period of 20 years

What is the meaning of "decolonization"?

• Expansion of colonial territories

• The process of becoming free from colonial status

• The establishment of new colonies

• The trade between colonies

What does the term "demography" refer to?

• The study of human rights and freedoms

• The statistical study of human populations

• The study of ancient civilizations

• The analysis of economic data

What is the definition of "dictator"?

• A leader elected by the people

• A person with limited political power

• A person granted absolute power and control

• A representative in a democracy

What does "emancipation" primarily mean?

• The act of voting in an election

• The process of becoming educated

• Liberation, freeing (as in slaves)

• The act of moving to another country

Which term describes a political unit with extensive territories under a single authority?

• City-state

• Empire

• Federation

• Municipality

What is "federalism"?

• A system where all powers are held by a single central agency

• A system dividing power between local governments only

• A division of power between the national and state governments

• A government system without a constitution