| A | B |
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| Hellenistic Culture | represents the zenith or Golden Age of Greek influence in the ancient world from 323 BC to about 146 BC |
| direct democracy | Assembly of all citizens who choose to participate, not just representatives |
| polis/city state | an independent country whose territory consists of a city which is not administered as part of another local government. |
| Aristocracy | Rule by a few of the most prominent citizens rule |
| Mandate of Heaven | China, divine right to rule, that the ruler of China (dynasty) where appointed (picked) from above by God |
| feudalism | where farmers (vassals) control their own lands but owe miltiary service and support to a "higher lord" |
| republic | in which officials are chosen by the people |
| plebeian | member of the lower class in ancient Rome, which included farmers, merchants, artisans and traders |
| Pax Romana | Roman Peace and prosperity over 200 years, a "golden year" |
| aqueduct | structure that brings water from hills to cities, used by Romans |
| Silk Road | trade between China and Europe, trade route, cultural diffusion |
| Patrician | member of the landholding upper class |
| Senate | most powerful governing body of ancient Rome |
| Bureacracy | "Desk"; Governmental Department, FBI |
| Middle Kingdom | China's nickname, China is #1 |
| barrier | object that keeps 2 areas "apart" |
| unnavigable | unable to "pass through"/sail |
| refrain | to "stop" from saying or doing something |
| extensive | wide or broad, covering a large area/topic |
| mobility | able to move |
| occupation | job |
