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History 101
Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| environment | the natural world, as a whole or in a particular geographical area, especially as affected by human activity. |
| civilization | the process by which a society or place reaches an advanced stage of social development and organization |
| society | the collection of people living together in a more or less ordered community |
| interaction | a mutual or reciprocal action or influence |
| source | a place, person, or thing from which something comes or can be obtained. |
| perspective | a particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view. |
| economics | the branch of knowledge concerned with the production, consumption, and transfer of wealth |
| government | the governing body of a nation, state, or community. |
| citizen | a legally recognized subject or national of a state or commonwealth, either native or naturalized |
| religion | the belief in and worship of a superhuman controlling power, especially a personal God or gods. |
| idea | a thought or suggestion as to a possible course of action. |
| demographics | statistical data relating to the population and particular groups within it. |
| bias | prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair. |
| innovation | a new method, idea, product, etc |
| politics | the activities associated with the governance of a country or other area, especially the debate or conflict among individuals or parties having or hoping to achieve power. |