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Chapter 31 Vocab
Vocabulary
Term | Definition |
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Sphere of influence | an area or country that is politically and economically dominated by, though not directly governed by, another country. |
Abdicate | To surrender one's office, throne, or authority. |
Warlord | A local leader with a military following |
Light industry | the production of small consumer goods such as clothing and appliances. |
Martial Law | The law administered during a period of strict military control |
Double cropping | in farming, growing more then one crop a year on the same land. |
Theocrat | Someone who claims to rule by religious or diving authority |
Autonomous region | a political unit with limited self-government |
Ideogram | in written language, a character or symbol that represent an idea or thing. |
atheism | the belief that god does not exits. |
acupuncture | the ancient Chinese practice of inserting fine needles at specific body points to cure disease or to ease pain |
buffer | a protective zone between two countries. |
Provisional government | a temporary government pending permanent arrangements. |
Exodus | an item that is sent out of the country for sale. |