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World History Unit 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Neolithic Revolution | The period of time during which introduction of agriculture led people to transition from nomadic to settled life. |
| Culture | The way of life of a society, which is handed down from one generation to the next. |
| Artifacts | An object made by humans beings. |
| Mesopotamia | Region within the fertile crescent that lies between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers. |
| Hammurabi | King of Babylon. |
| Clergy | The body of people who conduct Christian services. |
| Inflation | Economic cycle that involves a rapid rise in prices linked to a sharp increase in the amount of money available |
| Consul | Was the highest elected of the Roman Republic and an appointive office under the empire. |
| Harappa | Large ancient city of Indus civilization, located in present-day Pakistan. |
| Acculturation | The blending of two or more cultures. |