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Rise of Civilization
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Social Studies
10th Grade
08/19/2012

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Geography
Definition
The study of the physical features of the earth and of human activity.
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Specialization
Definition
To concentrate on and become expert in a particular skill or area.
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Dictatorship
Definition
A government in which the ruler has absolute power or authority.
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Monarchy
Definition
A form of government in which a king or queen exercises central power.
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Empire
Definition
A group of nations or peoples ruled over by a single authority.
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Civil War
Definition
A war between citizens of the same country.
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Polytheism
Definition
The belief in or worship of more than one god.
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Monotheism
Definition
The belief that there is a single god.
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Culture
Definition
The customs and beliefs of a particular country, people, or group.
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City-State
Definition
A political unit consisting of an independent city and its surrounding territory.
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Sovereignty
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Supreme power or authority over a state.
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