Vocabulary Practice

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

• Rule by the people

• Rule by a king

• Rule by the wealthy

• Rule by the military

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

• Socialism

• Communism

• Capitalism

• Feudalism

What is the term for a society's shared beliefs, values, and practices?

• Culture

• Economy

• Government

• Technology

Which word refers to the movement of people from rural areas to cities?

• Urbanization

• Globalization

• Industrialization

• Colonization

What is the term for a prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to a shortage of water?

• Flood

• Drought

• Monsoon

• Hurricane

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

• Democracy

• Totalitarianism

• Anarchy

• Monarchy

What is the term for the spread of cultural beliefs and social activities from one group to another?

• Cultural diffusion

• Cultural isolation

• Cultural assimilation

• Cultural divergence

Which term refers to the right to vote in political elections?

• Suffrage

• Autocracy

• Oligarchy

• Theocracy

What is the term for a political system where power is divided between a central authority and constituent units?

• Federalism

• Unitary state

• Confederation

• Dictatorship

Which word describes the process by which a nation establishes its dominance over foreign territories?

• Imperialism

• Isolationism

• Neutrality

• Pacifism