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World History Unit 2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| City-state | An independent political unit made up of a city and surrounding land. |
| Civilization | A society characterized by established cities, specialized labor, complex institutions, written records, and advanced technology. |
| Dynasty | A series of rulers from a single family. |
| Empire | A political unit where large numbers of people of different ethnicities living in different areas are controlled by one ruler. |
| Institution | A long-standing custom, practice, or tradition adopted by a group of people. |
| Neolithic Revolution | Prehistorical shift in human activity from hunting and gathering to agriculture resulting in human settlements. |
| Periodization | Dividing time into historical eras for purposes of analysis. |
| Pictographic script | Form of writing based on the use of symbols, including cuneiform and hieroglyphics. |
| Polytheism | Belief in multiple gods. |
| Agriculture | The process of growing plants and raising animals for food. |
| Societies | The community of people living in a particular country or region and having shared customs, laws, and organizations. |
| Monotheism | Belief in a single god. |