ELA Vocabulary

What does the term 'democracy' mean in the context of social studies?

• A system of government by the whole population

• A system where one person rules

• A system based on religious laws

• A system where the military holds power

Which term describes the economic system where the means of production are privately owned?

• Socialism

• Communism

• Capitalism

• Feudalism

What is the meaning of 'cultural diffusion'?

• The spread of cultural beliefs and social activities

• The isolation of a culture from others

• The destruction of cultural heritage

• The dominance of one culture over another

What does 'imperialism' refer to in social studies?

• A policy of extending a country's power

• A form of government with a king

• A religious movement

• A cultural renaissance

What is 'urbanization'?

• The process of making an area more rural

• The movement of people from cities to rural areas

• The process of making an area more urban

• The decline of city populations

What does the term 'revolution' mean in a historical context?

• A sudden and significant change

• A slow and gradual change

• A peaceful negotiation

• A cultural exchange

What is 'colonization'?

• The act of setting up a colony away from one's place of origin

• The process of decolonizing a region

• The act of forming a new government

• The process of cultural assimilation

What does 'sovereignty' mean in terms of a nation?

• Complete independence and self-government

• Dependence on another country

• A form of colonial rule

• A type of economic system

What is the meaning of 'industrialization'?

• The development of industries in a country or region

• The decline of industrial activity

• The process of becoming more agricultural

• The movement of people to rural areas

What does 'globalization' refer to?

• The process of interaction and integration among people worldwide

• The isolation of countries from each other

• The decline of international trade

• The focus on local cultures