Vocabulary

What does the term 'democracy' mean in social studies?

• A system of government by the whole population

• A system of government by a single person

• A system of government by a religious leader

• A system of government by military force

Which term describes the economic system where the means of production are privately owned?

• Capitalism

• Socialism

• Communism

• Feudalism

What is the meaning of 'culture' in social studies?

• The arts and other manifestations of human intellectual achievement

• The study of ancient civilizations

• The economic activities of a society

• The political structure of a society

What does the term 'urbanization' refer to?

• The process of making an area more urban

• The process of rural development

• The process of deforestation

• The process of industrialization

Which term refers to the movement of people from one place to another?

• Migration

• Urbanization

• Colonization

• Globalization

What is 'globalization' in social studies?

• The process by which businesses develop international influence

• The process of localizing businesses

• The process of nationalizing industries

• The process of privatizing public services

What does 'colonization' mean?

• The act of setting up a colony away from one's place of origin

• The act of freeing a country from colonial rule

• The act of forming a new government

• The act of industrializing a rural area

What is the meaning of 'sovereignty'?

• The authority of a state to govern itself

• The authority of a state to govern another state

• The authority of a state to form alliances

• The authority of a state to control its economy

Which term describes a system where the government controls all aspects of life?

• Totalitarianism

• Democracy

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

What does 'imperialism' refer to in social studies?

• A policy of extending a country's power through colonization

• A policy of reducing a country's military power

• A policy of promoting free trade

• A policy of forming international alliances