ESOL Vocabulary Words

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

• A system of government by the whole population

• A system where one person rules

• A system based on religious laws

• A system controlled by military forces

Which word describes the economic system where trade and industry are controlled by private owners for profit?

• Socialism

• Capitalism

• Communism

• Feudalism

What is the term for a society's way of life, including its customs, traditions, and values?

• Culture

• Economy

• Politics

• Geography

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

• Migration

• Colonization

• Urbanization

• Globalization

What does the term 'constitution' refer to in social studies?

• A set of fundamental principles or established precedents

• A type of government ruled by a king or queen

• A large-scale public work project

• A military alliance between countries

Which word describes the process by which a country determines its own statehood and forms its own allegiances and government?

• Imperialism

• Nationalism

• Self-determination

• Colonialism

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

• Cultural diffusion

• Cultural assimilation

• Cultural integration

• Cultural isolation

Which vocabulary word refers to the division of society into different levels of power and wealth?

• Social hierarchy

• Social mobility

• Social contract

• Socialism

What does the term 'revolution' mean in the context of social studies?

• A sudden, radical, or complete change

• A slow and gradual change

• A minor adjustment in policy

• A peaceful negotiation

Which word describes the belief in the superiority of one's own ethnic group?

• Ethnocentrism

• Multiculturalism

• Pluralism

• Diversity