Vocabulary List 4- History

Apply your understanding of the word "reform" to determine its meaning in the context of improving a system.

• Changes made to worsen a system or institution

• Changes made to improve a system or institution

• A large political structure extending power over territories

• A significant occurrence that shapes historical trajectories

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Interpret the nuanced meaning of "state" in the context of a political entity.

• A disorganized group with no defined territorial boundaries

• A political entity with defined territorial boundaries and a government

• A system of beliefs and practices centered around spiritual concepts

• A significant occurrence that shapes historical trajectories

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CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

Analyze the etymology of "economy" and explain its original meaning.

• "A turn around" from Latin "revolutio"

• "Management of a household" from Greek "oikonomia"

• "Condition" or "position" from Latin "status"

• "To form again or improve" from Latin "reformare"

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CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

Interpret the nuanced meaning of "movement" in the context of advocating for change.

• A disorganized effort with no clear goals

• A collective effort advocating for social, political, or cultural change

• A system of beliefs and practices centered around spiritual concepts

• A significant occurrence that shapes historical trajectories

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CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

Apply your understanding of the word "leader" to determine its meaning in the context of guiding a group.

• One who follows others without direction

• One who leads and guides a group or organization

• A system of production, distribution, and consumption of goods

• A significant occurrence that shapes historical trajectories

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CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

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Analyze the etymology of "nation" and explain its original meaning.

• "Birth" or "race" from Latin "natio"

• "Peace" or "tranquility" from Latin "pax"

• "To bind" from Latin "religare"

• "Time" from Greek "chronos"

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CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

Analyze the etymology of the word "history" and determine its original meaning.

• "The act of civilizing" from Latin "civilisatio"

• "Inquiry" or "knowledge acquired by investigation" from Greek "historia"

• "Management of a household" from Greek "oikonomia"

• "Respect for what is sacred" from Latin "religio"

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CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

Apply your understanding of the word "society" to determine its meaning in the context of a structured community.

• A disorganized group of individuals with no shared relationships

• A structured community of individuals bound by shared relationships and cultural norms

• A system of production, distribution, and consumption of goods

• A fundamental change in political power or organizational structures

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CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

Evaluate the use of the word "empire" in the following sentence: "The Roman Empire was known for its vast territories and influence."

• Refers to a small political structure with limited power

• Refers to a large political structure extending power over territories and peoples

• Refers to a simple society with no established institutions

• Refers to a structured community of individuals

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CCSS.L.11-12.4

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Evaluate the use of the word "culture" in the following sentence: "The culture of the Renaissance period was marked by a revival of classical learning and art."

• Refers to the political systems of the Renaissance period

• Refers to the collective beliefs, practices, art, and social norms of the Renaissance period

• Refers to the economic systems of the Renaissance period

• Refers to the military strategies of the Renaissance period

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CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

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