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ECA Vocabulary
36 vocab words for social studies
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Decline | For example a civilization doing this would be getting smaller or doing poorly |
| International Trade | Trade that occurs between countries |
| Urbanization | The growth of cities- Jobs, through industrialization and factories attracted people to cities |
| Inflation | In increase in the supply of money compared to goods, resulting in higher prices |
| Unemployment rate | The percentage of the total labor force that is unemployed but actively seeking employment and can work |
| GDP per capita | GDP divided by total population. This is not really wages but more an indicator of the standard of living |
| Unemployment | People that are available to work and are actively seeking work but can’t find it |
| Economic Opportunity | A chance to raise one’s economic status. Includes promotions of - health, education, general welfare. |
| Economic Systems | Capitalism, Socialism, Market, Mixed, Planned, Traditional, Command, and Barter |
| Inflation Rate | The rate, usually listed as a percentage, to compare prices = devalued dollar |
| Economic Growth | The increase in the amount of goods and services produced by an economy over time. Shown as GDP |
| GNP | Gross national product. The market value of all officially recognized final goods and services produced |
| Feudal Government | A government set up with exchange in mind. It is based on a landowner and tenants. Work is exchanged |
| Citizen's Rights | In a democracy it members are given certain rights and privileges |
| Direct Democracy | Everyone votes on all or most of the issues |
| Tyranny | This is an oppressive form of government. It has one absolute leader or ruler that is in charge |
| Representative Government | A government where citizens elect a representative to go as their “voice” to make laws and decisions |
| Greek Governments | Direct Democracy, Oligarchy, Monarchy, Tyranny |
| Monarchy | One king/queen is in charge of decisions and is usually heredity |
| Republic | A government in which the country is considered a public matter. Usually, leadership is attained by people vote. |
| Judaism | Ancient Hebrews; Abraham, Moses, David, and Solomon were important leaders. Holy book - Torah |
| Islam | Five Pillars - Profession of faith, daily prayer, almsgivings, and fastings |
| Plague | A disease of mass quantity with no cure. Bubonic or black death is a prime example |
| Literacy | the ability to read and write |
| Greco-Roman Architecture | Any architecture that is from the ancient Roman and Greek periods. Columns, arches, domes, and spa pools |
| Ancient Civilizations Contributions | Theater, drama, acting, comedy, philosophy, lonian, Doric, and Corinthian. Concrete, mortar, cement, etc. |
| Polytheism | Belief in many or more than one god |
| Monotheism | Belief in only one god |
| Legacy | Anything handed down from the past, as from ancestor or predecessors |
| Archaeologist | One who studies human activity in the past, primarily through the recovery and analysis of artifacts |
| Social Status | Place in society is distinguished from other groups by such things as wealth, property, and certain rights |
| Cultural Diffusion | The mixing or blending of two or more cultures through trade, conquering, or travel and more |
| Century | A 100 year period |
| Christianity | Gospels - writings about the life of Jesus. Jesus is the Messiah or savior. Disciples are followers of Jesus |
| Life Expectancy | How long a countries people live on average |
| Roman Roads | overland use of armies, officials, civilians, inland carriage of official communications and trade goods |
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