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Frioteam Chapter 2 Vocabulary

Vocabulary terms for Chapter 2

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Money EconomyAn ecconomic system based on the use of money rathern than on barter.
BarterThe exchange of one good are service for an other.
Cultural DiffusionThe spreading of new ideas to other places is called cultural diffusion.
ColonyColony is a settlement separted from, but under the control of, a home country.
TorahTorah is 5 books refered to Jewish people as Torah.
JudaismJudaism is the religion of the Jewish people.
Ten CommandmentsThe Ten Commandments Are a set of laws for responsible behavior.
CovenantCovenant is an agreement with god.
MonotheismMonotheism is belief in one supreme being called Monotheism.
ConquerTo take over
InnovationsNew ways of doing things
Civilizationa culture with well developed forms of government, religion, learnimg, and writing.
TechologyThe use of tools and skills to make a product or achieve a goal
ZigguratThe largest building in most sumerian cities was a huge mud-brick temple
GovernmentAn oganizaed system that groups use to make laws and decisions.
AuthorityRight
MonarchyWhich one person had complete authority.
City-stateA city or village and the farmlands around it.
ScribeIs a person who knew how to write.
SurplusExtra supply to feed people who came to settle in Sumer.
MerchantsPeople who bought and sold goods for a living
Social ClassesGroups with different levels of important.
InnovationsNew ways of doing things
EmpireLand conquered by many people and places governed by one ruler.
EmperorRuler of an empire
Code Of Hammurabi282 laws that delt with almost every aspect of life.
Equal justiceFair treatment under the law.
TaxationTo support the government


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