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G.R.A.P.E.S
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 1. civilization | the society, culture and way of life in a particular region. |
| 2. geography | the study of Earth’s physical and cultural features |
| 3. location | the exact spot of a natural or human-made feature in the world, which is often identified in relation to other places |
| 4. landforms | the natural features of the land’s surface |
| 5. climate | the average weather conditions in a certain area over a long period of time |
| 6. environment | all the living and nonliving things that affect life in an area |
| 7. religion | a set of beliefs about how to behave properly, which usually includes the worship of one or more divine beings |
| 8. achievements | a civilization’s inventions and accomplishments that contribute to the advancement of humanity across world history |
| 9. politics | the process of government and lawmaking in a civilization |
| 10. democracy | a type of government where the people rule themselves |
| 11. monarchy | a type of government where a single king or queen rules a civilization |
| 12. tyranny | a type of government that uses force to rule |
| 13. economics | the study of the production, selling, and buying of goods and services |
| 14. goods | physical items that are purchased and used by consumers |
| 15. services | a professional’s work or efforts, not physical items, that are purchased and used by consumers |
| 16. trade | the exchange of goods and services |
| 17. scarcity | when there are not enough resources (goods and services) to meet people’s needs |
| 18. wealth | the total value of all possessions a person or country has |
| 19. urban | an area referring to a town or city |
| 20. rural | an area of countryside, rather than a town or city |
| 21. social hierarchy | division of society by rank or class |
| 22. division of labor | an arrangement in which workers specialize in a particular task |
| 23. social norms | the shared values and behaviors that are generally considered acceptable and unacceptable in a society |