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Global I Unit II
Chapters 4,5,6,9
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| labyrinth | passageways that twist and turn in all directions froming a maze |
| polis | greek word for city-state, the basic political unit of Hellenic civilization. |
| citizen | those that took part in the government in Greece. They could vote, hold public office, own property, in return they had to fight in times of war to defend the polis. |
| aristocrat | landholding nobles, who as members of the upper class provided cavalry for the King's military ventures |
| phalanx | military formation used by the Greeks to fight as a single unit. |
| tyrant | When one man seized power and ruled the polis single-handedly. Can also refer to a King that rules with a heavy hand or cruel and unjustly. |
| constitution | written document that details the formation of the government. |
| mercenary | soldier that fights for money or reward |
| oligarchy | rule by a minority of elite |
| classical | an artistic style that includes works characterized by beautiful simplicity and graceful balance |
| tragedy | genre of plays developed by the Greeks focusing on tragic events of real life. |
| perspective | point of view in art or architecture which revelas depth |
| comedy | genre of plays developed by the Greeks which focus on humorous events in life. |
| philosopher | Lover of wisdom, developed reason and logic. |
| logic | Using reason to solve problems |
| patrician | elite class of Roman citizens |
| plebeian | lower class of Romans |
| republic | form of democratic government where officials are elected by the people to represent their needs to the government. |
| consul | title taken by Ceasar |
| dictator | Ruleer that assumes control with support of the military and supressing the rights of the people |
| tribune | council of rulers that sit in judgement of others |
| triumverate | 3 headed rule of government in Rome where power was shared |
| aqueduct | water intake and sewage system built in Rome. |
| messiah | the chosen prophet that was predicted in the Bible that would be the son of God that came to save man. |
| martyr | a person that dies for a cause |
| inflation | the increase in prices of any good usually determined by the laws of supply and demand |
| bishop | part of the leadership heirarchy in the Catholic church. |
| cavalry | army that fights on horseback. |
| civil service | system set up to have only the most educated and competent people work in the government. |
| mandarin | ethnic Chinese people |
| ethics | values of a culure that dictate behavior. |
| filial piety | respect and duty to one's ancestor's or elders in China. |
| yin and yang | part of the Taoism/Daosim philosophy symbolizing balance (light in dark, good in bad and vice versa) |
| heirarchy | demonstration of a power structure |
| extended family | Aunts, uncles, cousins and grandparents |
| nuclear family | parent(s), children |
| acupuncture | ancient chinese from of medecine using needles in various pressure points to relieve pain or cure disease. |
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