What History Can Teach Us (Key Vocabulary)

The word "endure" means to:

• End quickly

• Last or survive over a long period of time

• Change completely

• Break apart

The term "inclusive" in this context means:

• Not allowing people to join

• Only for special groups

• Including or welcoming many different types of people

• Hidden or secret

"Inheritance" refers to:

• Something passed down from previous generations

• A type of tax

• A form of government

• A religious belief

The word "stable" (opposite of "unstable" in the text) means:

• A place to keep horses

• Firm and unlikely to change suddenly or fail

• Very expensive

• Quick to change

"Transfer of power" refers to:

• Moving electricity between buildings

• The process of one leader replacing another

• Military strength

• Religious authority

The word "democracy" means:

• A system where one person rules

• A government by the people, typically through elected representatives

• A type of monarchy

• A religious leadership

The term "constitution" refers to:

• A physical fitness program

• A set of fundamental principles or established precedents

• A type of building

• A religious text

"Liberty" means:

• The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions

• A type of tax

• A form of currency

• A military rank

The word "amendment" means:

• A type of punishment

• A change or addition to a legal or statutory document

• A form of entertainment

• A religious ceremony

The term "federal" refers to:

• A type of currency

• Relating to a system of government in which several states form a unity

• A type of food

• A religious belief