Vocabulary Core Concepts

list of events arranged in the order in which they occurred.

form of government in which citizens hold political power.

object made by a human being.

beliefs, customs, practices, and behavior of a particular nation or group of people.

good or service sold within a country that is produced in another country.

exchange of goods and services in a market.

group of people who have the power to make and enforce laws for a country or area.

cultural variety

scientific study of ancient cultures through the examination of artifacts and other evidence.

study of humankind in all aspects, especially development and culture.

good or service produced within a country and sold outside the country’s borders.

people’s beliefs and practices about the existence, nature, and worship of a god or gods.

legal member of a country or city-state.

tax on imports or exports

system of basic rules and principles by which a government is organized.

line marked off with a series of events and their dates.