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Social Studies 18
East Asia: Chinese History and Culture
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| empire | a group of peoples or states ruled by a strong single ruler |
| polytheism | the belief in more than one god |
| totalitarianism | relating to a government ruled by a dictator that requires complete obedience to the state |
| monotheism | related to a religious belief in one god |
| dynasty | a series of rulers from the same family |
| moral | right and good, describing human behavior |
| caravans | a group of merchants traveling together for safety |
| terra cotta | baked clay |
| ban | to outlaw or forbid |
| animism | a belief that everything, including objects in nature, has a soul |
| barter | to trade or exchange goods without using money |