Unit 1-4 Vocab Review

What is a theocracy?

• A theocracy is a system where citizens vote on all laws.
• A theocracy is a government run by elected officials.
• A theocracy is a form of government based on military rule.
• A theocracy is a government system where religious leaders rule in the name of a deity.

What are city-states?

• City-states are regions governed by a king or queen.
• City-states are urban areas that are part of a larger nation.
• City-states are large countries with multiple cities.
• City-states are independent, self-governing cities and their surrounding territories.

What is anti-semitism?

• Anti-Semitism is prejudice or discrimination against Jews.
• A type of cultural celebration among Jews.
• A form of support for Jewish communities.
• A political movement advocating for Jewish rights.

What is Pax Mongolia?

• A military campaign led by Genghis Khan.
• A type of Mongolian cuisine.
• A famous Mongolian festival celebrating horses.
• A period of peace and stability in the Mongol Empire that promoted trade and cultural exchange.

What is the caste system?

• A system of government in ancient India.
• A method of agricultural production in rural areas.
• A religious practice involving rituals and ceremonies.
• A hierarchical social structure in India dividing people into four main categories based on occupation.

Who were the boyars?

• The boyars were the feudal aristocracy in Russia.
• The boyars were the merchants of the Silk Road.
• The boyars were the military leaders in ancient Rome.
• The boyars were the peasant class in Russia.

Who were the devshirme?

• The devshirme were a group of boys taken from Christian families by the Ottoman Empire for military and administrative service.
• A type of Ottoman architectural style.
• A council of Christian leaders in the Ottoman Empire.
• A group of Ottoman soldiers recruited from Muslim families.

Who were the Jesuits?

• A political movement in the 18th century
• A type of musical ensemble from the Renaissance
• A group of scientists studying astronomy
• The Jesuits are a religious order of the Catholic Church founded in 1534, known for their educational and missionary work.

What is Sikhism?

• Sikhism is a polytheistic religion with multiple gods.
• Sikhism was founded in the 18th century by Guru Gobind Singh.
• Sikhism is a monotheistic religion founded by Guru Nanak in the 15th century.
• Sikhism is primarily practiced in Europe and South America.

What is the hacienda system?

• The hacienda system was a plantation system in Spanish America where landowners employed indigenous and mestizo laborers.
• A type of agricultural practice used exclusively for coffee production.
• A form of government in Spanish colonies that focused on military control.
• A system of land distribution among European settlers in North America.