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world history exam
study for world history
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History
9th Grade
12/14/2011

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Prehistory
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The span of time before recorded history.
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anthropologists
Definition
the scientific study of the origin, behavior, and the physical, social and cultural developement of humans.
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culture
Definition
An group of people sharing a common goal.
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theocracy
Definition
government ruled by a religious authority.
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social contracrt
Definition
 an agreement between members of the community in exchange that they get safety in return for help during times of need
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ethical monotheism
Definition
belief in one god, who teaches right and wrong.
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cuneiform
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wedge shaped characters written on stone in mesopotamia.
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hammurabi
Definition
dynasty ruler who formed the first code of laws.
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cyrus the great
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founder of the persian empire
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Democracy
Definition
ruled by many.
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representatve democracy
Definition
elected official representing a group of people
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direct democracy
Definition
citzens ruled and make decisions for an area.
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sparta
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greece city with major discipline and militarey values, at one time was the lead of greece
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sophist
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man of wisdom
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