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Unit 1 ss vocab
vocab test
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Monolith | a group of people who are thought of as being all the same |
| World | all of the people and societies on earth |
| Worlds | distinctive groups of people with some shared values or "worldviews" |
| Empire | a group of countries or regions that is controlled by one ruler or one government |
| Monarchy | a form of government with one leader whose power is generally passed down through the family |
| Political | relating to gaining , seeking , and/or organizing power. includes events related to the government, such as making, enforcing, and interpreting laws. |
| Political Power | the ability to make decisions about people and resources in a society |
| Tribal Sovereignty | a Native Nation's right to self govern and control its own laws, people, land, and resources. cannot be given or taken, only acknowledged or recognized. |
| Communal | shared by members of a group or community |
| Community | a group of people who live in the same area or having a certain characteristic in common |
| Economic | relating to the process or system by which goods and services are produced, sold, and bought |
| Natural resources | materials that occur in nature and can be used for survival or economic gain through trade |
| Private property | any land that is owned by an individual or group outside of the government |
| Belief system | a set of principles or thoughts that people use to understand the world around them |
| Religion | an organized system of beliefs, ceremonies, and rules used to worship a god or group for gods |
| Social | of or relating to people or society in general |