Key Terms and Concepts

medical

• Relating to the science or practice of medicine.

• A type of surgical procedure.

• A branch of engineering.

• A form of alternative therapy.

values

• A person's principles or standards of behavior; one's judgment of what is important in life.

• A set of rules that govern a society's laws.

• The amount of money something is worth.

• A collection of beliefs that are not based on facts.

occupation

• The action, state, or period of occupying or taking over another country.

• A profession or job that someone does for a living.

• The act of taking possession of a place or property.

• A period of time spent in a specific activity.

Resistance movement

• An organized effort to resist the legally established government or an occupying power and to try to change the actions of a government.

• A peaceful protest against government policies without any organized effort.

• A military coup aimed at overthrowing the government.

• A social movement focused on environmental issues.

slavery

• When someone is forced to work for another person without saying yes and has no rights or freedom.

• A voluntary agreement between two parties for labor exchange.

• A form of employment with fair wages and rights.

• A historical event that only affected a specific country.

inequality

• A state of being equal

• Not being the same or not equal.

• A mathematical expression of equality

• A type of mathematical function

wealth

• Having a lot of possessions or money.

• Being in a state of poverty.

• Living a simple life with minimal belongings.

• Having a high level of education.

oppression

• When a group of people is treated badly over a long period of time.

• A form of government where power is held by a single ruler.

• A situation where people are free to express their opinions.

• A method of promoting equality among different groups.

rumor

• A currently circulating story or report that you are not sure is true.

• A confirmed fact that is widely accepted.

• A type of official announcement from the government.

• A fictional tale meant for entertainment.

restriction

• A limiting condition or measure, especially a legal one.

• An opportunity for growth and development.

• A type of financial investment.

• A method of increasing productivity.