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| System of beliefs, values, and assumptions about life that guide behavior and are shared by a group of people |
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| A set of stories, usually involving gods or heroes, about how the world works or why things are the way they are |
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| Far away land settled and controlled by a state |
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| View that humans are at the center of events; respect for individuals and human abilities |
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| A city that controls its surrounding area and is independent, with its own rulers and laws |
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| Ability of a state to govern its own territory without outside interference |
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| A government ruled by a single person, usually in a dynasty |
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| A government controlled by the will of the people |
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| A government ruled by a small group, such as rich merchants or old veterans |
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| Needing no outside help to satisfy basic needs |
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| The blend of Greek, Persian, Egyptian, and Indian cultures created and spread by Alexander the GreatÂ’s armies |
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