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Intro to Global
Global History and Geography (Grade 9)
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Monotheism | Belief in one god |
| Polytheism | Belief in many gods |
| Atheism | Belief god does not exist |
| Democracy | Type of government in which the people have the power |
| Dictatorship | Type of government in which one person has absolute control |
| Monarchy | Type of government in which one person rules as King or Queen |
| Theocracy | Type of government based on religious beliefs |
| Communism | Type of government in which there are no social classes, everything is shared and there is no private property |
| Anarchy | No government/lawlessness |
| Traditional economy | Type of economy in which goods and services are traded (no money) |
| Market economy | Economic decisions are made by individuals |
| Command Economy | Economic decisions are made by the government |
| Mixed economy | Economic decisions are made by both individuals and the government |
| Cultural diversity | Two or more cultures live near each other but do NOT spread ideas |
| Cultural diffusion | Two or more cultures come into contact and learn new ideas from each other |