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FMS S.S. Vocab
S.S. Words
Term | Definition |
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AD | refers to dates after Jesus's birth |
BC | refers to dates before the birth of Jesus |
BCE | refers to "Before Common Era", dates before the birth of Jesus |
CE | refers to "Common Era", dates after Jesus's birth |
century | a period of 100 years |
climate | the weather conditions in a certain area over a long period of time |
civilization | the culture of a particular time or place |
culture | the knowledge, beliefs, customs, and values of a group of people |
custom | a repeated practice; tradition |
democracy | governmental rule by the people |
economy | the system in which people make and exchange goods and services |
geography | the study of earth's physical and cultural features |
independence | freedom from forceful rule |
monarchy | governmental rule by one person, a king or queen |
North | the region of the U.S. sometimes defined by the states that did not secede from the Union during the Civil War |
rebellion | an organized resistance to the established government |
society | a group o people who share common traditions |
South | the region of the U.S. sometimes defined by the states that seceded from the Union to form the Confederate States of America |