Social Studies Vocabulary List 2: October 17-21
Social Studies Vocabulary List 1: October 17-21
Vocabulary to be covered in class and studied at home.
Vocabulary to be covered in class and studied at home.
1. Democracy- Government ruled by the people
1. Democracy- Government ruled by the people
2. Autocracy- Government ruled by one
2. Autocracy- Government ruled by one
3. Theocracy- Government where the ruler is religious
leader and king.
3. Theocracy- Government where the ruler is religious
leader and king.
4. Oligarchy- Government ruled by a select few people.
4. Oligarchy- Government ruled by a select few people.
5. Dictatorship- Ruled by one person who seized control
5. Dictatorship- Ruled by one person who seized control
6. Monarchy- Government ruled by a king or queen.
6. Monarchy- Government ruled by a king or queen.
7. Athens- the birthplace of democracy, located in Greece.
7. Athens- the birthplace of democracy, located in Greece.
8. Rome- civilization that made important contributions to
democratic government
8. Rome- civilization that made important contributions to
democratic government
Essential Questions To Know:
Essential Questions To Know:
What is government?
What is government?
What is the purpose of government?
What is the purpose of government?
What are various types of governments?
What are various types of governments?
What are the historical origins of democratic governments?
What are the historical origins of democratic governments?