Unit 4 Vocab Guide
OER PROJECT:WH ORIGINSUNIT 4VOCAB GUIDE1Unless otherwise noted, this work is licensed under CC BY 4.0. Credit: “World History Origins Vocab Guide”, OER Project, www.oerproject.com/Lesson 4.1empireDefini&on a single poli+cal unit, with one supreme ruler, composed of different na+ons or peoplesPart of speechnounUse in sentenceThe emperor expanded the Russian empire to the east.persecuteDefini&on to subject (especially those belonging to a different poli+cal, religious, or racial group) to persistent harassment, punishment, or ill treatmentPart of speechverbUse in sentenceThe Nazis wanted to persecute Jews, Roma, Poles, and poli+cal opponents, as well as people with disabili+es, by sending them to concentra+on camps.philosophyDefini&on the study of the nature and principles of knowledge, truth, existence, and moral and aesthe+c values; any system of ideas and theories based on such studyPart of speechnounUse in sentenceThe philosophy of Confucius emphasized virtues such as loyalty and trustworthiness.portableDefini&on capable of being carried or transportedPart of speechadjec+veUse in sentenceShe was able to take her portable camera everywhere with her during her trip.
OER PROJECT:WH ORIGINSUNIT 4VOCAB GUIDE2Unless otherwise noted, this work is licensed under CC BY 4.0. Credit: “World History Origins Vocab Guide”, OER Project, www.oerproject.com/syncre2smDefini&on An aJempted combina+on or reconcilia+on of opposing principles, beliefs, or prac+ces, especially in religion or philosophyPart of speechnounUse in sentenceHalloween is a form of syncre+sm because it originally comes from both Chris+an and pagan religions.Lesson 4.2animismDefini&on the belief that spiritual beings or souls can exist without a body to house them or in plants, animals, and other objectsPart of speechnounUse in sentenceImmigrants from various Asian countries have brought the belief in animism to various US communi+es.assimilateDefini&on to absorb and incorporate (an ethnically dis+nct group) into the dominant culture of an areaPart of speechverbUse in sentenceThe villagers were forcibly assimilated into the society of the conquerors.belief systemDefini&on a set of principles which form the base of a philosophy or religionPart of speechnounUse in sentenceHer belief system combined elements of Hinduism and Buddhism.
OER PROJECT:WH ORIGINSUNIT 4VOCAB GUIDE3Unless otherwise noted, this work is licensed under CC BY 4.0. Credit: “World History Origins Vocab Guide”, OER Project, www.oerproject.com/casteDefini&on any social grouping in a society that is based on heredity, wealth, or the likePart of speechnounUse in sentenceMarrying a wealthy aristocrat meant she was in a higher caste.convertDefini&on to change or influence change in someone else's or one's own faith or beliefsPart of speechverb/nounUse in sentenceShe began the process to convert to Judaism when she became engaged to someone of the faith.monotheismDefini&on the belief that there is only one supreme beingPart of speechnounUse in sentenceMonotheism is a core belief of Judaism, Islam, and Chris+anity.pantheonDefini&on all gods of a people, collec+vely; a temple dedicated to all of a people's godsPart of speechnounUse in sentenceThe Ancient Greek pantheon includes the Olympians such as Zeus and Athena.persecute
OER PROJECT:WH ORIGINSUNIT 4VOCAB GUIDE4Unless otherwise noted, this work is licensed under CC BY 4.0. Credit: “World History Origins Vocab Guide”, OER Project, www.oerproject.com/Defini&on to subject (especially those belonging to a different poli+cal, religious, or racial group) to persistent harassment, punishment, or ill treatmentPart of speechverbUse in sentenceThe Nazis wanted to persecute Jews, Roma, Poles, and poli+cal opponents, as well as people with disabili+es, by sending them to concentra+on camps.pilgrimageDefini&on a long trip undertaken for religious purposes, such as to visit a holy placePart of speechnounUse in sentenceThe family of Muslims set off on their pilgrimage to Mecca.Lesson 4.3belief systemDefini&on a set of principles which form the base of a philosophy or religionPart of speechnounUse in sentenceHer belief system combined elements of Hinduism and Buddhism.caste systemDefini&on a social structure in which one's class in society is determined by heredityPart of speechnounUse in sentenceThe Indian caste system was very rigid and made it difficult for someone of a lower class to move into a higher class.doctrine
OER PROJECT:WH ORIGINSUNIT 4VOCAB GUIDE5Unless otherwise noted, this work is licensed under CC BY 4.0. Credit: “World History Origins Vocab Guide”, OER Project, www.oerproject.com/Defini&on a belief or system of beliefs held and promoted by a religious, governmental, academic, or other group; dogmaPart of speechnounUse in sentenceThis book compares Chris+an doctrine with Hindu doctrine.persecuteDefini&on to subject (especially those belonging to a different poli+cal, religious, or racial group) to persistent harassment, punishment, or ill treatmentPart of speechverbUse in sentenceThe Nazis wanted to persecute Jews, Roma, Poles, and poli+cal opponents, as well as people with disabili+es, by sending them to concentra+on camps.Siniciza2onDefini&on when non-Chinese people or cultures adopt Chinese language, customs, or ways of lifePart of speechproper nounUse in sentenceSome nomadic groups went through Siniciza+on aYer seJling in China and adop+ng Chinese culture.syncre2smDefini&on an aJempted combina+on or reconcilia+on of opposing principles, beliefs, or prac+ces, especially in religion or philosophyPart of speechnounUse in sentenceHalloween is a form of syncre+sm because it originally comes from both Chris+an and pagan religions.
OER PROJECT:WH ORIGINSUNIT 4VOCAB GUIDE6Unless otherwise noted, this work is licensed under CC BY 4.0. Credit: “World History Origins Vocab Guide”, OER Project, www.oerproject.com/Lesson 4.4bureaucracyDefini&on an organized group of hired officials, especially governmentalPart of speechnounUse in sentenceThe governor is at the head of the state bureaucracy.cosmopolitanDefini&on diverse and open to different cultures and ideasPart of speechadjec+veUse in sentenceAncient Alexandria was a cosmopolitan city where Egyp+ans, Greeks, Jews, and others lived and shared ideas.Mandate of HeavenDefini&on the Chinese belief that rulers had divine approval to rule, but could lose it if they governed badlyPart of speechproper nounUse in sentenceA successful rebellion was oYen seen as proof that the old ruler had lost the Mandate of Heaven.meritocracyDefini&on a system in which people aJain power, influence, and wealth because of their intellectual abili+es rather than because of their class status or family lineagePart of speechnounUse in sentenceIn order to move up in the meritocracy, all government officials must pass a series of tests.
OER PROJECT:WH ORIGINSUNIT 4VOCAB GUIDE7Unless otherwise noted, this work is licensed under CC BY 4.0. Credit: “World History Origins Vocab Guide”, OER Project, www.oerproject.com/republicDefini&on a form of government in which delegates represent the interests of varied cons+tuenciesPart of speechnounUse in sentenceAYer the king was dethroned, the country became a republic led by a democra+cally selected leader.satrapyDefini&on the province or dependency controlled by a satrap (governor)Part of speechnounUse in sentenceThis year the governor will impose heavy taxes on the satrapies of the empire.tributeDefini&on payment given by a subordinate person or power to a dominant one, or an obliga+on to do soPart of speechnounUse in sentenceThe ruler paid a tribute every year.Lesson 4.5dynastyDefini&on a sequence of powerful leaders in the same familyPart of speechnounUse in sentenceThe 800-year dynasty came to an end when rebel forces aJacked the royal palace, killing the last of the imperial family.
OER PROJECT:WH ORIGINSUNIT 4VOCAB GUIDE8Unless otherwise noted, this work is licensed under CC BY 4.0. Credit: “World History Origins Vocab Guide”, OER Project, www.oerproject.com/eunuchDefini&on men who have been castrated, had no children or wives, and were oYen employed as a part of an Asian imperial courtPart of speechnounUse in sentenceThe eunuch served the emperor un+l his death.Mandate of HeavenDefini&on the Chinese belief that rulers had divine approval to rule, but could lose it if they governed badlyPart of speechproper nounUse in sentenceA successful rebellion was oYen seen as proof that the old ruler had lost the Mandate of Heaven.missionaryDefini&on a person desiring to convert others to a principle or set of beliefsPart of speechnoun/adjec+veUse in sentenceVarious missionary socie+es have also established schools.patriarchalDefini&on rela+ng to a social system in which a father rules, and descent and succession are traced through the fatherPart of speechadjec+veUse in sentenceWhen the queen took the throne, she ended the country's patriarchal system of government.
OER PROJECT:WH ORIGINSUNIT 4VOCAB GUIDE9Unless otherwise noted, this work is licensed under CC BY 4.0. Credit: “World History Origins Vocab Guide”, OER Project, www.oerproject.com/Pax RomanaDefini&on Roman Peace; a 200-year-long period in Roman history in which there was rela+ve peacePart of speechproper nounUse in sentenceThe Pax Romana allowed Rome to regularly trade overseas.republicDefini&on a form of government in which delegates represent the interests of varied cons+tuenciesPart of speechnounUse in sentenceAYer the king was dethroned, the country became a republic led by a democra+cally selected leader.Lesson 4.6dowryDefini&on payments (money, property, or goods) usually made by the bride's family to the husband; in some cultures, the women retained ownership of the dowry aYer marriage and the instances of divorce or widowhoodPart of speechnounUse in sentenceThe bride's family giYed the groom an elaborate dowry filled with family heirlooms.patricianDefini&on a member of the nobility of the ancient Roman RepublicPart of speechnoun/adjec+veUse in sentencePatricians were expected to marry people of the same social class.
OER PROJECT:WH ORIGINSUNIT 4VOCAB GUIDE10Unless otherwise noted, this work is licensed under CC BY 4.0. Credit: “World History Origins Vocab Guide”, OER Project, www.oerproject.com/submissiveDefini&on inclined or obliged to submitPart of speechadjec+veUse in sentenceHe was a harsh man, and his children had learned to be submissive.triumvirDefini&on one of three people who share power to rule togetherPart of speechnounUse in sentenceJulius Caesar was a triumvir in Rome, ruling with Pompey and Crassus.