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Western Civilizations Vocabulary
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Undergraduate 1
10/20/2011
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Term
Ma'at
 Definition
Goddess of truth, justice, balance, order, harmony.
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Tetrarchy
 Definition
Rule by four.
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Sola fide
 Definition
Faith alone.
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Sola gratia
 Definition
Grace alone.
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Sola scriptura
 Definition
Bible alone.
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Quaestio
 Definition
Question and answer.
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Dialectic
 Definition
Debating.
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Demogoguery
 Definition
an orator or political leader, who gains power and popularity by arousing the emotions, passions, and prejudices of the people.
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Agoge
 Definition
training
A.) Babies examined, unhealthy dissappeared
B.) Boys to military training at 7 yrs.
C.) Marriage in Sparta, non residential
D.) Designed to create military excellence.
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Homoioi
 Definition
Equals
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Periokoi
 Definition
Dwellers about.
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Helots
 Definition
State slaves.
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Civil engineering
 Definition
Aqueducts etc.
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Bayt al-hikma
 Definition
House of Wisdom
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