Vocabulary in Context

Read the sentence and decide the definition of the underlined word:

She remained agnostic on the question of whether or not to join the war.

• One who Doesn't Care Either Way

• One Who is Unsure

• One Who Always Believes

• None of These

What does the term "rebellion" mean in the context of government vocabulary?

• A peaceful protest

• A group of people rising up against authority

• A formal meeting

• A legal agreement

In the context of social studies, what does the term 'democracy' mean?

• A system of government by the whole population

• A type of economic system

• A form of dictatorship

• A religious belief

What does the term 'colonization' refer to in historical context?

• The process of settling among and establishing control over the indigenous people of an area

• The act of freeing a country from foreign control

• The development of new technologies

• The creation of new cultural traditions

In social studies, what does the term 'industrialization' mean?

• The development of industries in a country or region on a wide scale

• The decline of agricultural activities

• The increase in cultural activities

• The rise of political movements

What does the term 'imperialism' mean in the context of global history?

• A policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force

• The practice of promoting peace and harmony

• The establishment of democratic institutions

• The development of local economies

In the context of social studies, what does 'urbanization' refer to?

• The process of making an area more urban

• The decline of city populations

• The increase in rural areas

• The development of agricultural lands

What does the term 'feudalism' mean in the context of medieval history?

• A social system in medieval Europe, in which people worked and fought for nobles who gave them protection and land in return

• A modern economic system

• A type of democratic government

• A religious movement

In social studies, what does the term 'globalization' mean?

• The process by which businesses or other organizations develop international influence or start operating on an international scale

• The isolation of countries from global affairs

• The decline of international trade

• The focus on local cultures

What does the term 'revolution' mean in the context of political science?

• A forcible overthrow of a government or social order, in favor of a new system

• A peaceful transition of power

• A minor change in policy

• A routine election process