ESOL Vocabulary Words

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

• A system of government by the whole population

• A system of government by a single person

• A system of government by a religious leader

• A system of government by military force

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

• Socialism

• Communism

• Capitalism

• Feudalism

What is the meaning of 'culture' in social studies?

• The physical environment of a society

• The economic activities of a society

• The shared beliefs, values, and practices of a society

• The political structure of a society

What does 'urbanization' refer to in social studies?

• The increase in rural population

• The decrease in city population

• The movement of people from cities to rural areas

• The growth of cities and towns

Which term refers to the spread of cultural beliefs and social activities from one group to another?

• Cultural diffusion

• Cultural isolation

• Cultural assimilation

• Cultural divergence

What is 'globalization' in the context of social studies?

• The process of making a local product

• The process of international integration

• The process of cultural isolation

• The process of nationalization

What does the term 'sovereignty' mean in social studies?

• The authority of a state to govern itself

• The authority of a state to govern another state

• The authority of a state to control its economy

• The authority of a state to control its culture

Which term describes a society's system of ranking categories of people in a hierarchy?

• Social mobility

• Social stratification

• Social integration

• Social isolation

What does 'imperialism' mean in social studies?

• A policy of extending a country's power through diplomacy

• A policy of extending a country's power through military force

• A policy of extending a country's power through cultural influence

• A policy of extending a country's power through economic aid

What is the meaning of 'ethnocentrism' in social studies?

• Believing one's own culture is superior to others

• Believing all cultures are equal

• Believing in the importance of cultural diversity

• Believing in the separation of cultures